How much does a mechanical engineer make in Rhode Island?
$116,200a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Rhode Island. That is $55.88 an hour or $9,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.88
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,000Median: $116,200Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,000 | $37.98 | |
| 25th | $99,350 | $47.76 | |
| Median | $116,200 | $55.88 | |
| 75th | $154,700 | $74.37 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $111,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 8. Louisiana | $119,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $119,300 |
| 10. Wyoming | $117,800 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $116,200 |
| 12. Texas | $112,400 |
| 13. New Jersey | $112,300 |
| 14. Washington | $110,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $55.88 ($116,200 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $116,200 against $104,100 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays mechanical engineers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $111,400 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.