Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist salary by state
What Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist pay by experience level
Entry level$84,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$105,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$135,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$173,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$214,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,700
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
22,560 workers
$152,000
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
22,120 workers
$152,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
14,120 workers
$139,000
Telecommunications
13,950 workers
$124,500
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
13,560 workers
$157,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
13,410 workers
$140,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
9,410 workers
$174,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
7,890 workers
$136,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
7,750 workers
$149,000
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
6,420 workers
$147,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist pays 31% above the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist make?
The average base salary for a Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist in the United States is $142,000 per year, or about $68.27 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $105,500 and $173,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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