Mechanical Engineer salary in Rhode Island
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Rhode Island is $116,230, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Rhode Island ranks 11 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$116,230
25th percentile
$99,350
75th percentile
$154,690
90th percentile
$195,190
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Rhode Island | 1,560 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Rhode Island | $124,290 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Wyoming: median $117,750
- Massachusetts: median $119,300
- Louisiana: median $119,540
- Texas: median $112,410
- New Jersey: median $112,300
- Washington: median $110,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.