Mechanical Engineer Salary in Providence, RI
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The median mechanical engineer in the Providence area earns $111,360 a year ($53.54 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 4% below the Rhode Island median ($116,230). Half of the 1,750 mechanical engineers there earn between $90,950 and $144,640.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,600 | $79,000 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $90,950 | $99,350 | $84,130 |
| Median | $111,360 | $116,230 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $144,640 | $154,690 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $180,710 | $195,190 | $164,340 |
| Average | $119,670 | $124,290 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 1,750 | 1,560 | 296,810 |
Providence, RI ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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- Civil Engineer: $99,310
- Industrial Engineer: $106,290
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.