Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Rhode Island
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $81,600 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,470; the top 10% earn over $140,960. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
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Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Rhode Island
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Rhode Island?
The median is $81,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,470 and the top 10% earn over $140,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 44 (+10% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.