What are the main factors that influence an Utility Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Utility Engineer's salary?

An Utility Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Civil Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $76,414, a Civil Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,066, a Utility Engineer (4-7 years)earns $109,073, a Civil Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,722, a Civil Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,590,

What are the highest paying states for an Utility Engineer?

Utility Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Utility Engineer roles are District of Columbia $117,171, California $116,726, Massachusetts $115,170. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Utility Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Utility Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Utility Manager: $109,732; Utility Superintendent: $75,922; Utility Coordinator: $73,089; Utility Designer: $65,746; Utility Operator: $63,231.

Utility Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Utility Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Utility Engineer in Rhode Island is $109,720 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,537
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,193 to $118,523
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,430

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Utility Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,523	$9,877	$2,279	$57
Average	$109,720	$9,143	$2,110	$53
25th Percentile	$101,193	$8,433	$1,946	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Utility Engineer Salaries

An Utility 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 Utility Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Utility 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): $76,414
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,066
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,073
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,722
Expert (over 8 years): $152,590

Levels	Salary
Civil Eng... Level Utility Engineer	$76,414
Civil Eng... Level Utility Engineer	$93,066
Utility E... Level Utility Engineer	$109,073
Civil Eng... Level Utility Engineer	$127,722
Civil Eng... Level Utility Engineer	$152,590

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

District of Columbia: $117,171.
California: $116,726.
Massachusetts: $115,170.

District of Columbia $117,171 California $116,726 Massachusetts $115,170 Washington $114,747 New Jersey $114,705 Alaska $114,557 Connecticut $113,096 New York $112,504

Hawaii $110,609 Rhode Island $109,720 Maryland $109,117 Minnesota $108,292 Colorado $107,974 Illinois $107,868 Oregon $107,466 Delaware $107,170

New Hampshire $106,984 Virginia $106,567 Pennsylvania $105,350 Nevada $104,736 North Dakota $104,535 Michigan $104,217 Wisconsin $104,101 Vermont $103,868

Texas $103,223 Maine $103,180 Arizona $103,117 Ohio $103,043 Georgia $102,069 Indiana $101,582 Wyoming $101,487 Utah $101,339

Iowa $101,275 Kansas $100,768 Louisiana $100,619 North Carolina $100,566 Missouri $100,545 Florida $100,133 Montana $99,910 Nebraska $99,699

Kentucky $99,582 South Carolina $99,159 Tennessee $98,894 Idaho $98,789 New Mexico $98,016 Oklahoma $97,847 Alabama $97,222 South Dakota $96,175

Arkansas $95,603 West Virginia $95,296 Mississippi $94,376

Top Paying Cities for Utility 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: $111,519
Albion: $109,667
Ashaway: $111,943

Adamsville, RI $111,519 Albion, RI $109,667 Ashaway, RI $111,943 Barrington, RI $109,667 Block Island, RI $111,361 Bradford, RI $111,869 Bristol, RI $109,562 Carolina, RI $110,959

Charlestown, RI $111,075 Chepachet, RI $109,456 Clayville, RI $109,562 Coventry, RI $109,456 West Greenwich, RI $109,382 East Greenwich, RI $109,530 Exeter, RI $111,869 Fiskeville, RI $109,667

Forestdale, RI $109,562 Foster, RI $109,382 Glendale, RI $109,382 Greene, RI $110,609 Greenville, RI $109,667 Harmony, RI $109,636 Harrisville, RI $109,456 Hope, RI $109,667

Hope Valley, RI $111,943 Hopkinton, RI $111,974 Jamestown, RI $110,853 Kenyon, RI $111,837 Little Compton, RI $111,477 Manville, RI $109,667 Mapleville, RI $109,382 Newport, RI $110,874

Middletown, RI $111,340 North Kingstown, RI $109,350 North Scituate, RI $109,636 Oakland, RI $109,488 Pascoag, RI $109,424 Pawtucket, RI $109,667 Central Falls, RI $109,667 Cumberland, RI $109,667

Lincoln, RI $109,667 Portsmouth, RI $110,429 Prudence Island, RI $109,456 Rockville, RI $111,974 Saunderstown, RI $110,916 Shannock, RI $111,805 Slatersville, RI $109,562 Slocum, RI $110,916

Tiverton, RI $111,551 Wakefield, RI $110,800 Kingston, RI $110,821 Narragansett, RI $110,842 Peace Dale, RI $110,800 Warren, RI $109,636 Warwick, RI $109,667 Westerly, RI $112,006

West Kingston, RI $110,884 West Warwick, RI $109,667 Wood River Junction, RI $111,869 Woonsocket, RI $109,562 North Smithfield, RI $109,636 Wyoming, RI $111,837 Providence, RI $109,667 Cranston, RI $109,667

North Providence, RI $109,667 East Providence, RI $109,667 Riverside, RI $109,667 Rumford, RI $109,667 Smithfield, RI $109,667 Johnston, RI $109,667

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

Understanding how an Utility 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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$101,193

Average $109,720/year

$118,523

$8,433

Average $9,143/month

$9,877

$1,946

Average $2,110/week

$2,279

$49

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,523	$9,877	$2,279	$57
Average	$109,720	$9,143	$2,110	$53
25th Percentile	$101,193	$8,433	$1,946	$49

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