Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $116,230 | $107,639 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $55.88 | $51.75 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $113,617.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Rhode Island is $116,230, or about $55.88 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Rhode Island is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,560 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $116,230, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.