How much does an engineer make in Rhode Island?
$117,100a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Rhode Island. That is $56.29 an hour or $9,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.29
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,180Median: $117,100Highest 10%: $199,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| 25th | $84,200 | $40.48 | |
| Median | $117,100 | $56.29 | |
| 75th | $166,300 | $79.95 | |
| 90th | $199,400 | $95.87 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $110,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 22. Oklahoma | $119,800 |
| 23. West Virginia | $118,800 |
| 24. New York | $117,600 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $117,100 |
| 26. Texas | $115,800 |
| 27. Wyoming | $113,100 |
| 28. North Carolina | $112,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $56.29 ($117,100 a year).
Do engineers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $117,100 against $122,900 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for engineer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays engineers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $110,500 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.