What are the main factors that influence an Automation Controls Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Automation Controls Engineer's salary?

An Automation Controls Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Automation Controls Engineer (0-2 years)earns $89,032, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,090, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $144,811, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $161,976, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $178,974,

What are the highest paying states for an Automation Controls Engineer?

Automation Controls Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automation Controls Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,624, California $95,261, Massachusetts $93,992. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automation Controls Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Automation Controls Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Automation Controls Manager: $168,506; Automation Engineer V: $164,500; Automation Engineer IV: $149,410; Automation Engineer III: $122,140; Automation Controls Specialist: $117,294.

Automation Controls Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Automation Controls Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automation Controls Engineer in Rhode Island is $89,544 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Automation Controls Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,844
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,304 to $96,506
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,802

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Automation Controls Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,506	$8,042	$1,856	$46
Average	$89,544	$7,462	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$81,304	$6,775	$1,564	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Automation Controls Engineer Salaries

An Automation Controls Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Automation Controls Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automation Controls Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $89,032
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,090
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,811
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $161,976
Expert (over 8 years): $178,974

Levels	Salary
Automatio... Level Automation Controls Engineer	$89,032
DevOps En... Level Automation Controls Engineer	$108,090
DevOps En... Level Automation Controls Engineer	$144,811
DevOps En... Level Automation Controls Engineer	$161,976
DevOps En... Level Automation Controls Engineer	$178,974

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How Do Automation Controls Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Automation Controls Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,624.
California: $95,261.
Massachusetts: $93,992.

District of Columbia $95,624 California $95,261 Massachusetts $93,992 Washington $93,646 New Jersey $93,612 Alaska $93,491 Connecticut $92,299 New York $91,815

Hawaii $90,269 Rhode Island $89,544 Maryland $89,052 Minnesota $88,378 Colorado $88,119 Illinois $88,033 Oregon $87,704 Delaware $87,463

New Hampshire $87,311 Virginia $86,970 Pennsylvania $85,977 Nevada $85,476 North Dakota $85,312 Michigan $85,053 Wisconsin $84,958 Vermont $84,768

Texas $84,241 Maine $84,207 Arizona $84,155 Ohio $84,094 Georgia $83,300 Indiana $82,902 Wyoming $82,825 Utah $82,704

Iowa $82,652 Kansas $82,237 Louisiana $82,117 North Carolina $82,073 Missouri $82,056 Florida $81,719 Montana $81,538 Nebraska $81,365

Kentucky $81,270 South Carolina $80,925 Tennessee $80,709 Idaho $80,622 New Mexico $79,992 Oklahoma $79,854 Alabama $79,344 South Dakota $78,489

Arkansas $78,023 West Virginia $77,772 Mississippi $77,021

Top Paying Cities for Automation Controls Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $90,663
Albion: $89,897
Ashaway: $90,491

Adamsville, RI $90,663 Albion, RI $89,897 Ashaway, RI $90,491 Barrington, RI $89,661 Block Island, RI $90,160 Bradford, RI $90,437 Bristol, RI $90,006 Carolina, RI $90,288

Charlestown, RI $90,320 Chepachet, RI $90,141 Clayville, RI $89,889 Coventry, RI $89,894 West Greenwich, RI $90,142 East Greenwich, RI $89,833 Exeter, RI $90,117 Fiskeville, RI $89,659

Forestdale, RI $90,350 Foster, RI $90,093 Glendale, RI $90,357 Greene, RI $90,212 Greenville, RI $89,693 Harmony, RI $89,809 Harrisville, RI $90,318 Hope, RI $89,715

Hope Valley, RI $90,412 Hopkinton, RI $90,531 Jamestown, RI $90,229 Kenyon, RI $90,276 Little Compton, RI $90,649 Manville, RI $90,016 Mapleville, RI $90,158 Newport, RI $90,320

Middletown, RI $90,359 North Kingstown, RI $89,988 North Scituate, RI $89,810 Oakland, RI $90,256 Pascoag, RI $90,377 Pawtucket, RI $89,527 Central Falls, RI $89,566 Cumberland, RI $90,075

Lincoln, RI $89,656 Portsmouth, RI $90,310 Prudence Island, RI $90,124 Rockville, RI $90,517 Saunderstown, RI $90,174 Shannock, RI $90,282 Slatersville, RI $90,351 Slocum, RI $90,172

Tiverton, RI $90,585 Wakefield, RI $90,251 Kingston, RI $90,217 Narragansett, RI $90,276 Peace Dale, RI $90,240 Warren, RI $89,892 Warwick, RI $89,642 Westerly, RI $90,513

West Kingston, RI $90,245 West Warwick, RI $89,751 Wood River Junction, RI $90,374 Woonsocket, RI $90,355 North Smithfield, RI $90,149 Wyoming, RI $90,282 Providence, RI $89,501 Cranston, RI $89,513

North Providence, RI $89,523 East Providence, RI $89,507 Riverside, RI $89,535 Rumford, RI $89,522 Smithfield, RI $89,704 Johnston, RI $89,553

Automation Controls Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automation Controls Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$81,304

Average $89,544/year

$96,506

$6,775

Average $7,462/month

$8,042

$1,564

Average $1,722/week

$1,856

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,506	$8,042	$1,856	$46
Average	$89,544	$7,462	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$81,304	$6,775	$1,564	$39

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