What are the main factors that influence a Flight Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Flight Engineer's salary?

A Flight Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Aerospace Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $84,457, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,384, an Flight Engineer (4-7 years)earns $117,410, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,531, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,556,

What are the highest paying states for a Flight Engineer?

Flight Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Flight Engineer roles are District of Columbia $125,972, California $125,494, Massachusetts $123,821. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Flight Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Flight Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Flight Software Engineer: $129,543; Flight Instructor: $117,370; Flight Trainer: $99,333; Flight Maintenance Engineer: $79,908; Flight Controls Engineer: $79,364.

Flight Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Flight Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Flight Engineer in Rhode Island is $117,962 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,322
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,215 to $125,479
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,162

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Flight Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,479	$10,457	$2,413	$60
Average	$117,962	$9,830	$2,268	$57
25th Percentile	$110,215	$9,185	$2,120	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Flight Engineer Salaries

A Flight 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 Flight Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Flight 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): $84,457
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,384
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,410
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,531
Expert (over 8 years): $171,556

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$84,457
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$101,384
Flight En... Level Flight Engineer	$117,410
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$148,531
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$171,556

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How Do Flight 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 Flight Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,972.
California: $125,494.
Massachusetts: $123,821.

District of Columbia $125,972 California $125,494 Massachusetts $123,821 Washington $123,366 New Jersey $123,321 Alaska $123,161 Connecticut $121,591 New York $120,954

Hawaii $118,918 Rhode Island $117,962 Maryland $117,313 Minnesota $116,426 Colorado $116,085 Illinois $115,971 Oregon $115,539 Delaware $115,220

New Hampshire $115,020 Virginia $114,571 Pennsylvania $113,263 Nevada $112,603 North Dakota $112,387 Michigan $112,046 Wisconsin $111,920 Vermont $111,670

Texas $110,976 Maine $110,931 Arizona $110,862 Ohio $110,783 Georgia $109,736 Indiana $109,213 Wyoming $109,110 Utah $108,951

Iowa $108,883 Kansas $108,337 Louisiana $108,177 North Carolina $108,120 Missouri $108,098 Florida $107,654 Montana $107,415 Nebraska $107,187

Kentucky $107,062 South Carolina $106,607 Tennessee $106,323 Idaho $106,209 New Mexico $105,378 Oklahoma $105,196 Alabama $104,525 South Dakota $103,399

Arkansas $102,784 West Virginia $102,454 Mississippi $101,465

Top Paying Cities for Flight 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: $119,896
Albion: $117,905
Ashaway: $120,351

Adamsville, RI $119,896 Albion, RI $117,905 Ashaway, RI $120,351 Barrington, RI $117,905 Block Island, RI $119,725 Bradford, RI $120,272 Bristol, RI $117,791 Carolina, RI $119,293

Charlestown, RI $119,418 Chepachet, RI $117,677 Clayville, RI $117,791 Coventry, RI $117,677 West Greenwich, RI $117,598 East Greenwich, RI $117,757 Exeter, RI $120,272 Fiskeville, RI $117,905

Forestdale, RI $117,791 Foster, RI $117,598 Glendale, RI $117,598 Greene, RI $118,918 Greenville, RI $117,905 Harmony, RI $117,871 Harrisville, RI $117,677 Hope, RI $117,905

Hope Valley, RI $120,351 Hopkinton, RI $120,385 Jamestown, RI $119,179 Kenyon, RI $120,237 Little Compton, RI $119,851 Manville, RI $117,905 Mapleville, RI $117,598 Newport, RI $119,202

Middletown, RI $119,703 North Kingstown, RI $117,564 North Scituate, RI $117,871 Oakland, RI $117,712 Pascoag, RI $117,643 Pawtucket, RI $117,905 Central Falls, RI $117,905 Cumberland, RI $117,905

Lincoln, RI $117,905 Portsmouth, RI $118,724 Prudence Island, RI $117,677 Rockville, RI $120,385 Saunderstown, RI $119,248 Shannock, RI $120,203 Slatersville, RI $117,791 Slocum, RI $119,248

Tiverton, RI $119,930 Wakefield, RI $119,122 Kingston, RI $119,145 Narragansett, RI $119,168 Peace Dale, RI $119,122 Warren, RI $117,871 Warwick, RI $117,905 Westerly, RI $120,419

West Kingston, RI $119,213 West Warwick, RI $117,905 Wood River Junction, RI $120,272 Woonsocket, RI $117,791 North Smithfield, RI $117,871 Wyoming, RI $120,237 Providence, RI $117,905 Cranston, RI $117,905

North Providence, RI $117,905 East Providence, RI $117,905 Riverside, RI $117,905 Rumford, RI $117,905 Smithfield, RI $117,905 Johnston, RI $117,905

Flight Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Flight 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 January 01, 2026

$110,215

Average $117,962/year

$125,479

$9,185

Average $9,830/month

$10,457

$2,120

Average $2,268/week

$2,413

$53

Average $57/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,479	$10,457	$2,413	$60
Average	$117,962	$9,830	$2,268	$57
25th Percentile	$110,215	$9,185	$2,120	$53

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