DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$72,613
vs National
-34%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,594
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,613
-34% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Rhode Island earns $72,613 in nominal terms, which is 34% below the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,594 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EMC Corporation | $87,630 | 23 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $73,736 | 218 |
| Semiconductor Components Industries,LLC | $65,582 | 1 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Rhode Island is $72,613 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Rhode Island earns 34% less than the national median of $110,000, or $65,594 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.