Mechanical Engineer Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 2K+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$116,230
$55.88/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
+10.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $195K
2K employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,000 |
| 25th percentile | $99,350 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $116,230 |
| 75th percentile | $154,690 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical Engineer in Rhode Island
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Rhode Island — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dassault Systemes Americas Corp | 3 | $136,968 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,520 |
| 2023 | $100,190 |
| 2024 | $115,270 |
| 2025 | $116,230 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,520 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $100,190 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $115,270 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $116,230 | $105,416 |