Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Rhode Island

Computer Hardware Engineerss in Rhode Island have a median annual salary of $119,510, which works out to about $57.46 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $96,750 to $144,910, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Rhode Island at a glance

Median annual salary

$119,510

Median hourly wage

$57.46/hr

Average annual salary

$123,300

Average hourly wage

$59.28/hr

25th percentile

$96,750

75th percentile

$144,910

10th percentile

$80,620

90th percentile

$158,570

People employed

390

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer hardware engineers roles in Rhode Island.

10th percentile
$80,620
25th percentile
$96,750
Median percentile
$119,510
75th percentile
$144,910
90th percentile
$158,570

Rhode Island vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer hardware engineers roles in Rhode Island is about 26.1% below the U.S. median of $161,740 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer hardware engineers make in Rhode Island?

Half of computer hardware engineers roles in Rhode Island report earning more than $119,510 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $123,300 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $96,750 and a quarter are above $144,910, so most computer hardware engineers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer hardware engineers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.