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Mechanical Engineers in Rhode Island

Mechanical engineers design, plan, and oversee the creation and maintenance of machines, engines, and mechanical equipment. They work in manufacturing plants, power plants, HVAC companies, automotive facilities, and engineering firms, applying scientific principles to solve practical problems and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. In Rhode Island the median pay is $116,230 a year, 12% above the national median of $104,110.

$116,230median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$99,350–$154,690middle half earn
1,560employed in Rhode Island
$104,110U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Rhode Island

796open roles like this on employer career sites, 22 in Rhode Island or remote
41employers hiring
464posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Rhode Island and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMathematicsScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

DesignEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingMechanicalEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)

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Licenses and training in Rhode Island

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O*NET-SOC 17-2141.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Rhode Island, annual.