Mechanical Engineers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $55.88 an hour ($116,230 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($104,110). Rhode Island ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.98 | $79,000 |
| 25% of workers | $47.76 | $99,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.88 | $116,230 |
| 75% of workers | $74.37 | $154,690 |
| 90% of workers | $93.84 | $195,190 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $111,360 | 1,750 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $99,300 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,350 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $136,360 |
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