As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Rhode Island is $98,151, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,888 weekly, or $8,179 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $82,121 to $108,739. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,760) and 75th percentile ($103,693), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,739 per year. This $13,933 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rhode Island Forensic Engineer often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 nationwide for Forensic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $82,121 RI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $89,760 RI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $98,151 RI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $103,693 RI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $108,739 RI May 01, 2026
25% $89,760 10% $82,121 90% $108,739 75% $103,693 $98,151 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $107,047 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $107,263 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $106,587 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $107,503 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $107,870 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $107,785 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $107,596 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $107,964 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $107,051 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $107,759 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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