Rhode Island Median
$119,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-26% vs US median
US median $161,740
State Rank
#28 of 41
390 employed here
How much does a Computer Hardware Engineer make in Rhode Island?
Computer Hardware Engineers in Rhode Island take home a median of $119,510 annually — roughly $57.46 an hour — which runs 26% below the national median of $161,740.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $80,620 while the top 10% make $158,570 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $96,750 and $144,910 a year.
Computer Hardware Engineer salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,620 | $38.76 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $96,750 | $46.51 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $119,510 | $57.46 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $144,910 | $69.67 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $158,570 | $76.24 |
|
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 28th out of 41 states and territories for Computer Hardware Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer Hardware Engineer salary in other states
California $185,180Washington $169,120Massachusetts $167,600New Mexico $165,350Texas $163,860New York $163,470District of Columbia $163,360Hawaii $159,880Arizona $158,280Colorado $156,080Maryland $152,730New Jersey $142,880Virginia $139,030Alabama $136,990Delaware $135,690Nebraska $134,950North Carolina $134,670Minnesota $134,300Florida $134,160Illinois $133,220Idaho $131,570Tennessee $130,830New Hampshire $129,140Iowa $125,120South Carolina $125,110Arkansas $120,290Michigan $119,670Ohio $118,160Nevada $116,530Kentucky $116,200Utah $106,950Missouri $103,980Kansas $101,750South Dakota $101,400Georgia $100,210Indiana $98,350Oklahoma $95,600Wisconsin $83,670Louisiana $83,550Mississippi $78,320
Working as a Computer Hardware Engineer in Rhode Island
Nationally, about 77,000 people work as Computer Hardware Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($119,510) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Hardware Engineer make in Rhode Island?
The median Computer Hardware Engineer salary in Rhode Island is $119,510 per year, or about $57.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,620 at the entry level to $158,570 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Computer Hardware Engineers about 26% less than the national median of $161,740. Rhode Island ranks 28th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Computer Hardware Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $119,510 a year. About 390 Computer Hardware Engineers are employed in Rhode Island. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.