As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Instrumentation Engineer in Providence, RI is $60,772, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,169 weekly, or $5,064 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Instrumentation Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Instrumentation Engineer in Providence, RI vary widely, spanning from $46,943 to $71,081. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,534) and 75th percentile ($66,168), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,081 per year. This $12,634 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Providence Instrumentation Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Providence currently ranks 246 statewide for Instrumentation 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
Instrumentation Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $46,943 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $53,534 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $60,772 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $66,168 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $71,081 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
25% $53,534 10% $46,943 90% $71,081 75% $66,168 $60,772 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Instrumentation Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Instrument Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Providence, Rhode Island    The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is la....More

Providence, Rhode Island  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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