What are the main factors that influence an Entry Process Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Entry Process Engineer's salary?

An Entry Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,186 for beginners, reaching about $89,042 at mid-level, and approach $90,161 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Process Engineer?

Entry Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,900, California $95,500, Massachusetts $94,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Process Engineer: $102,081; Process Engineer I: $86,572; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Project Engineer - Entry: $86,190; Chemical Process Engineer, Entry: $84,869.

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Entry Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Process Engineer in Delaware is $87,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Entry Process Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,028
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,800 to $95,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,518

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Entry Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,200	$7,933	$1,831	$46
Average	$87,700	$7,308	$1,687	$42
25th Percentile	$80,800	$6,733	$1,554	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Process Engineer Salaries

An Entry Process Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Process Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,186
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,700
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,042
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,937
Expert (over 8 years): $90,161

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Process Engineer	$87,186
Intermediate Level Entry Process Engineer	$87,700
Senior Level Entry Process Engineer	$89,042
Specialist Level Entry Process Engineer	$89,937
Expert Level Entry Process Engineer	$90,161

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How Do Entry Process Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Process Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,900.
California: $95,500.
Massachusetts: $94,300.

District of Columbia $95,900 California $95,500 Massachusetts $94,300 Washington $93,900 New Jersey $93,900 Alaska $93,800 Connecticut $92,600 New York $92,100

Hawaii $90,500 Rhode Island $89,800 Maryland $89,300 Minnesota $88,600 Colorado $88,400 Illinois $88,300 Oregon $88,000 Delaware $87,700

New Hampshire $87,600 Virginia $87,200 Pennsylvania $86,200 Nevada $85,700 North Dakota $85,600 Michigan $85,300 Wisconsin $85,200 Vermont $85,000

Maine $84,500 Texas $84,500 Arizona $84,400 Ohio $84,300 Georgia $83,500 Indiana $83,200 Wyoming $83,100 Utah $83,000

Iowa $82,900 Kansas $82,500 Louisiana $82,400 Missouri $82,300 North Carolina $82,300 Florida $82,000 Montana $81,800 Nebraska $81,600

Kentucky $81,500 South Carolina $81,200 Tennessee $81,000 Idaho $80,900 New Mexico $80,200 Oklahoma $80,100 Alabama $79,600 South Dakota $78,700

Arkansas $78,300 West Virginia $78,000 Mississippi $77,300

Top Paying Cities for Entry Process Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $90,800
Little Creek: $89,900
Magnolia: $90,300

Lincoln, DE $90,800 Little Creek, DE $89,900 Magnolia, DE $90,300 Milford, DE $90,800 Marydel, DE $89,600 Millsboro, DE $90,800 Millville, DE $91,400 Milton, DE $90,800

Nassau, DE $90,800 Ocean View, DE $91,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,400 Seaford, DE $89,800 Selbyville, DE $91,400 Smyrna, DE $89,500 Viola, DE $90,300 Woodside, DE $90,100

Bear, DE $88,800 Newark, DE $88,900 Claymont, DE $89,000 Delaware City, DE $88,900 Hockessin, DE $89,000 Kirkwood, DE $88,900 Middletown, DE $89,300 Montchanin, DE $89,000

New Castle, DE $89,000 Odessa, DE $89,400 Port Penn, DE $88,600 Rockland, DE $89,000 Saint Georges, DE $88,900 Townsend, DE $89,300 Winterthur, DE $89,000 Lewes, DE $90,800

Wilmington, DE $89,000 Dover, DE $89,900 Dover Afb, DE $90,100 Bethany Beach, DE $91,400 Bethel, DE $89,800 Bridgeville, DE $90,800 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,000 Cheswold, DE $89,700

Clayton, DE $89,500 Dagsboro, DE $91,400 Delmar, DE $89,800 Ellendale, DE $90,800 Felton, DE $90,800 Fenwick Island, DE $91,400 Frankford, DE $91,400 Frederica, DE $90,800

Georgetown, DE $90,800 Greenwood, DE $90,800 Harbeson, DE $90,800 Harrington, DE $90,800 Hartly, DE $89,400 Houston, DE $90,800 Kenton, DE $89,500 Laurel, DE $89,800

Yorklyn, DE $89,000

Entry Process Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Process Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$80,800

Average $87,700/year

$95,200

$6,733

Average $7,308/month

$7,933

$1,554

Average $1,687/week

$1,831

$39

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,200	$7,933	$1,831	$46
Average	$87,700	$7,308	$1,687	$42
25th Percentile	$80,800	$6,733	$1,554	$39

Entry Process Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Process Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Process Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $100,500 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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