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

A PCB Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: an PCB Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,987, an Electronics Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,804, an Electronics Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $123,551, an Electronics Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,112, an Electronics Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $173,164,

What are the highest paying states for a PCB Design Engineer?

PCB Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCB Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,310, California $89,968, Massachusetts $88,769. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PCB Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for PCB Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,173; Design Engineer: $128,037; PCB Designer III: $103,040; Product Design Engineer II: $89,578; PCB Designer II: $87,910.

PCB Design Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a PCB Design Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a PCB Design Engineer in Rhode Island is $84,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,653
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,871 to $92,464
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,863

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PCB Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,464	$7,705	$1,778	$44
Average	$84,568	$7,047	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$76,871	$6,406	$1,478	$37

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Key Factors That Influence PCB Design Engineer Salaries

A PCB Design 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 PCB Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PCB Design 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): $83,987
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,804
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,551
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,112
Expert (over 8 years): $173,164

Levels	Salary
PCB Desig... Level PCB Design Engineer	$83,987
Electroni... Level PCB Design Engineer	$101,804
Electroni... Level PCB Design Engineer	$123,551
Electroni... Level PCB Design Engineer	$147,112
Electroni... Level PCB Design Engineer	$173,164

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

District of Columbia: $90,310.
California: $89,968.
Massachusetts: $88,769.

District of Columbia $90,310 California $89,968 Massachusetts $88,769 Washington $88,442 New Jersey $88,410 Alaska $88,296 Connecticut $87,170 New York $86,713

Hawaii $85,253 Rhode Island $84,568 Maryland $84,103 Minnesota $83,467 Colorado $83,222 Illinois $83,141 Oregon $82,831 Delaware $82,602

New Hampshire $82,459 Virginia $82,137 Pennsylvania $81,199 Nevada $80,726 North Dakota $80,571 Michigan $80,327 Wisconsin $80,237 Vermont $80,057

Texas $79,560 Maine $79,527 Arizona $79,478 Ohio $79,421 Georgia $78,671 Indiana $78,296 Wyoming $78,222 Utah $78,108

Iowa $78,059 Kansas $77,668 Louisiana $77,553 North Carolina $77,513 Missouri $77,496 Florida $77,178 Montana $77,007 Nebraska $76,844

Kentucky $76,754 South Carolina $76,428 Tennessee $76,224 Idaho $76,142 New Mexico $75,547 Oklahoma $75,416 Alabama $74,935 South Dakota $74,128

Arkansas $73,687 West Virginia $73,451 Mississippi $72,741

Top Paying Cities for PCB Design 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: $85,955
Albion: $84,527
Ashaway: $86,281

Adamsville, RI $85,955 Albion, RI $84,527 Ashaway, RI $86,281 Barrington, RI $84,527 Block Island, RI $85,832 Bradford, RI $86,224 Bristol, RI $84,446 Carolina, RI $85,522

Charlestown, RI $85,612 Chepachet, RI $84,364 Clayville, RI $84,446 Coventry, RI $84,364 West Greenwich, RI $84,307 East Greenwich, RI $84,421 Exeter, RI $86,224 Fiskeville, RI $84,527

Forestdale, RI $84,446 Foster, RI $84,307 Glendale, RI $84,307 Greene, RI $85,253 Greenville, RI $84,527 Harmony, RI $84,503 Harrisville, RI $84,364 Hope, RI $84,527

Hope Valley, RI $86,281 Hopkinton, RI $86,305 Jamestown, RI $85,441 Kenyon, RI $86,199 Little Compton, RI $85,922 Manville, RI $84,527 Mapleville, RI $84,307 Newport, RI $85,457

Middletown, RI $85,816 North Kingstown, RI $84,283 North Scituate, RI $84,503 Oakland, RI $84,389 Pascoag, RI $84,340 Pawtucket, RI $84,527 Central Falls, RI $84,527 Cumberland, RI $84,527

Lincoln, RI $84,527 Portsmouth, RI $85,115 Prudence Island, RI $84,364 Rockville, RI $86,305 Saunderstown, RI $85,490 Shannock, RI $86,175 Slatersville, RI $84,446 Slocum, RI $85,490

Tiverton, RI $85,979 Wakefield, RI $85,400 Kingston, RI $85,416 Narragansett, RI $85,433 Peace Dale, RI $85,400 Warren, RI $84,503 Warwick, RI $84,527 Westerly, RI $86,330

West Kingston, RI $85,465 West Warwick, RI $84,527 Wood River Junction, RI $86,224 Woonsocket, RI $84,446 North Smithfield, RI $84,503 Wyoming, RI $86,199 Providence, RI $84,527 Cranston, RI $84,527

North Providence, RI $84,527 East Providence, RI $84,527 Riverside, RI $84,527 Rumford, RI $84,527 Smithfield, RI $84,527 Johnston, RI $84,527

PCB Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCB Design 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 April 01, 2026

$76,871

Average $84,568/year

$92,464

$6,406

Average $7,047/month

$7,705

$1,478

Average $1,626/week

$1,778

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,464	$7,705	$1,778	$44
Average	$84,568	$7,047	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$76,871	$6,406	$1,478	$37

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