Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Washington
$143,000 / year
≈ $11,900 per month · $68.75 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $135,000
25th percentile
$105,500Average
$143,00075th percentile
$174,000
$105,500Average
$143,00075th percentile
$174,000
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
Alabama$131,000
Alaska$121,500
Arizona$129,000
Arkansas$110,000
California$167,000
Colorado$135,000
Connecticut$122,500
District of Columbia$166,500
Florida$127,500
Georgia$136,000
Hawaii$130,500
Idaho$118,000
Illinois$137,000
Indiana$121,500
Iowa$90,500
Kansas$115,000
Kentucky$109,000
Louisiana$117,500
Maine$137,500
Maryland$159,000
Massachusetts$157,500
Michigan$127,500
Minnesota$128,000
Mississippi$115,500
Missouri$131,000
Montana$108,500
Nebraska$105,500
Nevada$119,500
New Hampshire$121,000
New Jersey$160,000
New Mexico$149,500
New York$128,000
North Carolina$129,000
North Dakota$119,500
Ohio$125,500
Oklahoma$114,000
Oregon$142,500
Pennsylvania$127,000
Rhode Island$145,000
South Carolina$121,500
South Dakota$101,500
Tennessee$128,000
Texas$142,500
Utah$134,500
Vermont$101,000
Virginia$130,500
Washington$143,000
West Virginia$113,000
Wisconsin$103,500
Wyoming$98,500
About this role
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
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 Thinking Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Complex 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
$152,000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
22,120 workers
$152,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
14,120 workers
$139,000Telecommunications
13,950 workers
$124,500Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
13,560 workers
$157,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
13,410 workers
$140,000Scientific Research and Development Services
9,410 workers
$174,500Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
7,890 workers
$136,000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
7,750 workers
$149,000Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
6,420 workers
$147,500National 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).
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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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