How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make in Rhode Island?
$81,600a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians in Rhode Island. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.23
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,470Median: $81,600Highest 10%: $141,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| 25th | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| Median | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 75th | $141,000 | $67.77 | |
| 90th | $141,000 | $67.77 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $78,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians.
| 3. Missouri | $92,150 |
| 4. California | $87,390 |
| 5. Connecticut | $82,660 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $81,600 |
| 7. Oregon | $80,840 |
| 8. Nebraska | $80,050 |
| 9. Washington | $79,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).
Do mechanical engineering technologist and technicians make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $81,600 against $74,510 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for mechanical engineering technologist and technician pay?
Rhode Island ranks 6 of 44 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays mechanical engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $78,480 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.