Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $103,100 | $98,482 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.57 | $47.35 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $100,782.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Rhode Island is $103,100, or about $49.57 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Rhode Island is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,060 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $103,100, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.