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

A PCB Layout Engineer's salary grows with experience: a PCB Layout Engineer (0-2 years)earns $85,320, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $107,374, a Digital Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $133,856, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $169,257, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $200,489,

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

PCB Layout Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCB Layout Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,674, California $91,326, Massachusetts $90,109. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for PCB Layout Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Facilities Layout Engineer IV: $138,463; Principal Layout Engineer: $121,202; Facilities Layout Engineer III: $115,473; Analog Layout Engineer: $102,453; Layout Design Engineer: $97,816.

PCB Layout Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a PCB Layout Engineer in Rhode Island is $85,845 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,469
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,887 to $92,976
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,552

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PCB Layout Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,976	$7,748	$1,788	$45
Average	$85,845	$7,154	$1,651	$41
25th Percentile	$78,887	$6,574	$1,517	$38

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Key Factors That Influence PCB Layout Engineer Salaries

A PCB Layout 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 Layout Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PCB Layout 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): $85,320
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,374
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,856
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $169,257
Expert (over 8 years): $200,489

Levels	Salary
PCB Layou... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$85,320
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$107,374
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$133,856
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$169,257
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$200,489

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

District of Columbia: $91,674.
California: $91,326.
Massachusetts: $90,109.

District of Columbia $91,674 California $91,326 Massachusetts $90,109 Washington $89,778 New Jersey $89,745 Alaska $89,629 Connecticut $88,486 New York $88,022

Hawaii $86,540 Rhode Island $85,845 Maryland $85,373 Minnesota $84,727 Colorado $84,479 Illinois $84,396 Oregon $84,081 Delaware $83,849

New Hampshire $83,704 Virginia $83,377 Pennsylvania $82,425 Nevada $81,945 North Dakota $81,788 Michigan $81,539 Wisconsin $81,448 Vermont $81,266

Texas $80,761 Maine $80,728 Arizona $80,678 Ohio $80,620 Georgia $79,858 Indiana $79,478 Wyoming $79,403 Utah $79,287

Iowa $79,237 Kansas $78,840 Louisiana $78,724 North Carolina $78,683 Missouri $78,666 Florida $78,343 Montana $78,169 Nebraska $78,004

Kentucky $77,913 South Carolina $77,582 Tennessee $77,375 Idaho $77,292 New Mexico $76,687 Oklahoma $76,555 Alabama $76,066 South Dakota $75,247

Arkansas $74,800 West Virginia $74,559 Mississippi $73,839

Top Paying Cities for PCB Layout 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: $87,252
Albion: $85,803
Ashaway: $87,584

Adamsville, RI $87,252 Albion, RI $85,803 Ashaway, RI $87,584 Barrington, RI $85,803 Block Island, RI $87,128 Bradford, RI $87,526 Bristol, RI $85,721 Carolina, RI $86,813

Charlestown, RI $86,905 Chepachet, RI $85,638 Clayville, RI $85,721 Coventry, RI $85,638 West Greenwich, RI $85,580 East Greenwich, RI $85,696 Exeter, RI $87,526 Fiskeville, RI $85,803

Forestdale, RI $85,721 Foster, RI $85,580 Glendale, RI $85,580 Greene, RI $86,540 Greenville, RI $85,803 Harmony, RI $85,779 Harrisville, RI $85,638 Hope, RI $85,803

Hope Valley, RI $87,584 Hopkinton, RI $87,608 Jamestown, RI $86,731 Kenyon, RI $87,501 Little Compton, RI $87,219 Manville, RI $85,803 Mapleville, RI $85,580 Newport, RI $86,747

Middletown, RI $87,112 North Kingstown, RI $85,555 North Scituate, RI $85,779 Oakland, RI $85,663 Pascoag, RI $85,613 Pawtucket, RI $85,803 Central Falls, RI $85,803 Cumberland, RI $85,803

Lincoln, RI $85,803 Portsmouth, RI $86,400 Prudence Island, RI $85,638 Rockville, RI $87,608 Saunderstown, RI $86,780 Shannock, RI $87,476 Slatersville, RI $85,721 Slocum, RI $86,780

Tiverton, RI $87,277 Wakefield, RI $86,689 Kingston, RI $86,706 Narragansett, RI $86,722 Peace Dale, RI $86,689 Warren, RI $85,779 Warwick, RI $85,803 Westerly, RI $87,633

West Kingston, RI $86,756 West Warwick, RI $85,803 Wood River Junction, RI $87,526 Woonsocket, RI $85,721 North Smithfield, RI $85,779 Wyoming, RI $87,501 Providence, RI $85,803 Cranston, RI $85,803

North Providence, RI $85,803 East Providence, RI $85,803 Riverside, RI $85,803 Rumford, RI $85,803 Smithfield, RI $85,803 Johnston, RI $85,803

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

Understanding how a PCB Layout 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.

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$78,887

Average $85,845/year

$92,976

$6,574

Average $7,154/month

$7,748

$1,517

Average $1,651/week

$1,788

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,976	$7,748	$1,788	$45
Average	$85,845	$7,154	$1,651	$41
25th Percentile	$78,887	$6,574	$1,517	$38

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