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

A Proposal Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,586 for beginners, reaching about $87,375 at mid-level, and approach $91,648 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Proposal Engineer?

Proposal Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Proposal Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,894, California $95,531, Massachusetts $94,257. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Proposal Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Proposal Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Proposal Engineer: $141,448; Proposal Manager: $123,943; Proposal Supervisor: $103,100; Proposal Director: $85,780; Proposal Administrator: $85,703.

Proposal Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Proposal Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Proposal Engineer in Rhode Island is $89,797 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,831
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,633 to $100,284
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,291

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Proposal Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,284	$8,357	$1,929	$48
Average	$89,797	$7,483	$1,727	$43
25th Percentile	$80,633	$6,719	$1,551	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Proposal Engineer Salaries

A Proposal 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 Proposal Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Proposal 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): $85,586
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,999
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,375
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,026
Expert (over 8 years): $91,648

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Proposal Engineer	$85,586
Intermediate Level Proposal Engineer	$85,999
Senior Level Proposal Engineer	$87,375
Specialist Level Proposal Engineer	$89,026
Expert Level Proposal Engineer	$91,648

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

District of Columbia: $95,894.
California: $95,531.
Massachusetts: $94,257.

District of Columbia $95,894 California $95,531 Massachusetts $94,257 Washington $93,911 New Jersey $93,876 Alaska $93,755 Connecticut $92,560 New York $92,075

Hawaii $90,525 Rhode Island $89,797 Maryland $89,303 Minnesota $88,628 Colorado $88,368 Illinois $88,281 Oregon $87,952 Delaware $87,710

New Hampshire $87,557 Virginia $87,216 Pennsylvania $86,220 Nevada $85,718 North Dakota $85,553 Michigan $85,293 Wisconsin $85,198 Vermont $85,008

Texas $84,479 Maine $84,445 Arizona $84,393 Ohio $84,332 Georgia $83,535 Indiana $83,137 Wyoming $83,059 Utah $82,938

Iowa $82,886 Kansas $82,470 Louisiana $82,349 North Carolina $82,305 Missouri $82,288 Florida $81,950 Montana $81,768 Nebraska $81,595

Kentucky $81,500 South Carolina $81,153 Tennessee $80,937 Idaho $80,850 New Mexico $80,218 Oklahoma $80,079 Alabama $79,568 South Dakota $78,711

Arkansas $78,243 West Virginia $77,992 Mississippi $77,239

Top Paying Cities for Proposal 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: $91,269
Albion: $89,754
Ashaway: $91,616

Adamsville, RI $91,269 Albion, RI $89,754 Ashaway, RI $91,616 Barrington, RI $89,754 Block Island, RI $91,139 Bradford, RI $91,555 Bristol, RI $89,667 Carolina, RI $90,810

Charlestown, RI $90,906 Chepachet, RI $89,581 Clayville, RI $89,667 Coventry, RI $89,581 West Greenwich, RI $89,520 East Greenwich, RI $89,641 Exeter, RI $91,555 Fiskeville, RI $89,754

Forestdale, RI $89,667 Foster, RI $89,520 Glendale, RI $89,520 Greene, RI $90,525 Greenville, RI $89,754 Harmony, RI $89,728 Harrisville, RI $89,581 Hope, RI $89,754

Hope Valley, RI $91,616 Hopkinton, RI $91,642 Jamestown, RI $90,724 Kenyon, RI $91,529 Little Compton, RI $91,235 Manville, RI $89,754 Mapleville, RI $89,520 Newport, RI $90,741

Middletown, RI $91,122 North Kingstown, RI $89,494 North Scituate, RI $89,728 Oakland, RI $89,606 Pascoag, RI $89,555 Pawtucket, RI $89,754 Central Falls, RI $89,754 Cumberland, RI $89,754

Lincoln, RI $89,754 Portsmouth, RI $90,377 Prudence Island, RI $89,581 Rockville, RI $91,642 Saunderstown, RI $90,776 Shannock, RI $91,503 Slatersville, RI $89,667 Slocum, RI $90,776

Tiverton, RI $91,295 Wakefield, RI $90,680 Kingston, RI $90,698 Narragansett, RI $90,715 Peace Dale, RI $90,680 Warren, RI $89,728 Warwick, RI $89,754 Westerly, RI $91,668

West Kingston, RI $90,750 West Warwick, RI $89,754 Wood River Junction, RI $91,555 Woonsocket, RI $89,667 North Smithfield, RI $89,728 Wyoming, RI $91,529 Providence, RI $89,754 Cranston, RI $89,754

North Providence, RI $89,754 East Providence, RI $89,754 Riverside, RI $89,754 Rumford, RI $89,754 Smithfield, RI $89,754 Johnston, RI $89,754

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

Understanding how a Proposal 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

$80,633

Average $89,797/year

$100,284

$6,719

Average $7,483/month

$8,357

$1,551

Average $1,727/week

$1,929

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,284	$8,357	$1,929	$48
Average	$89,797	$7,483	$1,727	$43
25th Percentile	$80,633	$6,719	$1,551	$39

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