What are the main factors that influence a BIM Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change a BIM Operator's salary?

A BIM Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,262 for beginners, reaching about $89,996 at mid-level, and approach $93,757 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a BIM Operator?

BIM Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for BIM Operator roles are District of Columbia $96,107, California $95,742, Massachusetts $94,466. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of BIM Operator roles make?

Salaries for BIM Operator level roles vary by specialization: BIM Engineer: $130,538; BIM Manager: $126,231; Bim Lead: $96,378; Bim Detailer: $91,270; Bim Specialist: $89,943.

BIM Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a BIM Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a BIM Operator in Rhode Island is $89,996 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a BIM Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,283
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,754 to $98,521
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,340

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BIM Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,521	$8,210	$1,895	$47
Average	$89,996	$7,500	$1,731	$43
25th Percentile	$80,754	$6,729	$1,553	$39

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Key Factors That Influence BIM Operator Salaries

A BIM Operator'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level BIM Operator	$86,262
Intermediate Level BIM Operator	$86,544
Senior Level BIM Operator	$89,996
Specialist Level BIM Operator	$93,506
Expert Level BIM Operator	$93,757

How Do BIM Operator 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 BIM Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,107.
California: $95,742.
Massachusetts: $94,466.

District of Columbia $96,107 California $95,742 Massachusetts $94,466 Washington $94,119 New Jersey $94,084 Alaska $93,963 Connecticut $92,765 New York $92,279

Hawaii $90,725 Rhode Island $89,996 Maryland $89,501 Minnesota $88,824 Colorado $88,564 Illinois $88,477 Oregon $88,147 Delaware $87,904

New Hampshire $87,751 Virginia $87,409 Pennsylvania $86,411 Nevada $85,907 North Dakota $85,743 Michigan $85,482 Wisconsin $85,387 Vermont $85,196

Texas $84,666 Maine $84,631 Arizona $84,579 Ohio $84,519 Georgia $83,720 Indiana $83,321 Wyoming $83,243 Utah $83,121

Iowa $83,069 Kansas $82,652 Louisiana $82,531 North Carolina $82,487 Missouri $82,470 Florida $82,132 Montana $81,949 Nebraska $81,776

Kentucky $81,680 South Carolina $81,333 Tennessee $81,116 Idaho $81,029 New Mexico $80,396 Oklahoma $80,257 Alabama $79,745 South Dakota $78,885

Arkansas $78,416 West Virginia $78,165 Mississippi $77,410

Top Paying Cities for BIM Operators

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: $91,471
Albion: $89,952
Ashaway: $91,819

Adamsville, RI $91,471 Albion, RI $89,952 Ashaway, RI $91,819 Barrington, RI $89,952 Block Island, RI $91,341 Bradford, RI $91,758 Bristol, RI $89,866 Carolina, RI $91,011

Charlestown, RI $91,107 Chepachet, RI $89,779 Clayville, RI $89,866 Coventry, RI $89,779 West Greenwich, RI $89,718 East Greenwich, RI $89,840 Exeter, RI $91,758 Fiskeville, RI $89,952

Forestdale, RI $89,866 Foster, RI $89,718 Glendale, RI $89,718 Greene, RI $90,725 Greenville, RI $89,952 Harmony, RI $89,926 Harrisville, RI $89,779 Hope, RI $89,952

Hope Valley, RI $91,819 Hopkinton, RI $91,845 Jamestown, RI $90,925 Kenyon, RI $91,732 Little Compton, RI $91,437 Manville, RI $89,952 Mapleville, RI $89,718 Newport, RI $90,942

Middletown, RI $91,324 North Kingstown, RI $89,692 North Scituate, RI $89,926 Oakland, RI $89,805 Pascoag, RI $89,753 Pawtucket, RI $89,952 Central Falls, RI $89,952 Cumberland, RI $89,952

Lincoln, RI $89,952 Portsmouth, RI $90,577 Prudence Island, RI $89,779 Rockville, RI $91,845 Saunderstown, RI $90,977 Shannock, RI $91,706 Slatersville, RI $89,866 Slocum, RI $90,977

Tiverton, RI $91,497 Wakefield, RI $90,881 Kingston, RI $90,899 Narragansett, RI $90,916 Peace Dale, RI $90,881 Warren, RI $89,926 Warwick, RI $89,952 Westerly, RI $91,871

West Kingston, RI $90,951 West Warwick, RI $89,952 Wood River Junction, RI $91,758 Woonsocket, RI $89,866 North Smithfield, RI $89,926 Wyoming, RI $91,732 Providence, RI $89,952 Cranston, RI $89,952

North Providence, RI $89,952 East Providence, RI $89,952 Riverside, RI $89,952 Rumford, RI $89,952 Smithfield, RI $89,952 Johnston, RI $89,952

BIM Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a BIM Operator'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 January 01, 2026

$80,754

Average $89,996/year

$98,521

$6,729

Average $7,500/month

$8,210

$1,553

Average $1,731/week

$1,895

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,521	$8,210	$1,895	$47
Average	$89,996	$7,500	$1,731	$43
25th Percentile	$80,754	$6,729	$1,553	$39

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