Mechanical Engineers Salary in Rhode Island
Mechanical Engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $116,230 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,000; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Mechatronics Engineers$117,080 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$111,590 median in Rhode Island
- Materials Engineers$87,180 median in Rhode Island
- Industrial Engineers$109,350 median in Rhode Island
- Automotive Engineers$116,230 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Manufacturing Engineers$109,350 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Engineers pay in Rhode Island
How much do mechanical engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $116,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,000 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for mechanical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.