How much does a mechanical engineer make in Providence?
$111,400a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $53.54 an hour or $9,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.54
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,600Median: $111,400Highest 10%: $180,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,600 | $37.31 | |
| 25th | $90,950 | $43.73 | |
| Median | $111,400 | $53.54 | |
| 75th | $144,600 | $69.54 | |
| 90th | $180,700 | $86.88 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $132,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $125,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,700 |
| Engineer | $110,500 |
| Chemical Engineer | $107,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $106,300 |
| Architect | $105,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,700 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $53.54 ($111,400 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $111,400 against $104,100 nationally, 7% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $116,200, so Providence pays 4% less.
Where does Providence rank for mechanical engineer pay?
42 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,700 or more.
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.