How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Rhode Island?
$119,500a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in Rhode Island. That is $57.46 an hour or $9,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.46
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,620Median: $119,500Highest 10%: $158,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 25th | $96,750 | $46.51 | |
| Median | $119,500 | $57.46 | |
| 75th | $144,900 | $69.67 | |
| 90th | $158,600 | $76.24 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $125,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.
| 25. South Carolina | $125,100 |
| 26. Arkansas | $120,300 |
| 27. Michigan | $119,700 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $119,500 |
| 29. Ohio | $118,200 |
| 30. Nevada | $116,500 |
| 31. Kentucky | $116,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $57.46 ($119,500 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $119,500 against $161,700 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 28 of 41 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays computer hardware engineers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $125,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.