What are the main factors that influence a Production Process Engineering Technician I's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Production Process Engineering Technician I?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Production Process Engineering Technician I roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Production Process Engineering Technician 's salary?

A Production Process Engineering Technician 's salary grows with experience: a Production Process Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $49,262, a Production Process Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $60,493, a Production Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $68,201, a Production Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $97,423, a Production Process Engineering Supervisor, Sr. (5+ years)earns $123,986,

What are the highest paying states for a Production Process Engineering Technician I?

Production Process Engineering Technician I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Production Process Engineering Technician I roles are District of Columbia $55,200, California $55,000, Massachusetts $54,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Production Process Engineering Technician roles make?

Salaries for Production Process Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Production Process Engineering: $232,900; VP of Production Process Engineering: $215,700; Production Process Engineering Director: $178,700; Production Process Engineering Manager: $139,000; Production Process Engineering Supervisor: $98,500.

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Production Process Engineering Technician I Salary in Nevada

How much does a Production Process Engineering Technician I make in Nevada?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Process Engineering Technician I in Nevada is $49,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Production Process Engineering Technician I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,133
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,400 to $53,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,849

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Production Process Engineering Technician I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,400	$4,450	$1,027	$26
Average	$49,300	$4,108	$948	$24
25th Percentile	$45,400	$3,783	$873	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Production Process Engineering Technician I Salaries

A Production Process Engineering Technician I'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 Production Process Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production Process Engineering Technician I'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:

Production Process Engineering Technician I (0-1 years): $49,262
Production Process Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $60,493
Production Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $68,201
Production Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years): $97,423
Production Process Engineering Supervisor, Sr. (5+ years): $123,986

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Production Process Engineering Technician I	0-1 years	$49,262
Production Process Engineering Technician II	1-3 years	$60,493
Production Process Engineering Technician III	3-5 years	$68,201
Production Process Engineering Supervisor	5+ years	$97,423
Production Process Engineering Supervisor, Sr.	5+ years	$123,986

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How Do Production Process Engineering Technician I 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 Production Process Engineering Technician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,200.
California: $55,000.
Massachusetts: $54,200.

District of Columbia $55,200 California $55,000 Massachusetts $54,200 Washington $54,000 New Jersey $54,000 Alaska $53,900 Connecticut $53,200 New York $53,000

Hawaii $52,100 Rhode Island $51,700 Maryland $51,400 Minnesota $51,000 Illinois $50,800 Colorado $50,800 Oregon $50,600 Delaware $50,500

New Hampshire $50,400 Virginia $50,200 Pennsylvania $49,600 Nevada $49,300 North Dakota $49,200 Michigan $49,100 Wisconsin $49,000 Vermont $48,900

Arizona $48,600 Maine $48,600 Texas $48,600 Ohio $48,500 Georgia $48,100 Indiana $47,800 Wyoming $47,800 Utah $47,700

Iowa $47,700 Kansas $47,400 Louisiana $47,400 North Carolina $47,400 Missouri $47,300 Florida $47,100 Montana $47,000 Nebraska $46,900

Kentucky $46,900 South Carolina $46,700 Tennessee $46,600 Idaho $46,500 New Mexico $46,200 Oklahoma $46,100 Alabama $45,800 South Dakota $45,300

Arkansas $45,000 West Virginia $44,900 Mississippi $44,400

Top Paying Cities for Production Process Engineering Technician Is

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:

The Lakes: $48,400
Alamo: $49,800
Henderson: $48,400

The Lakes, NV $48,400 Alamo, NV $49,800 Henderson, NV $48,400 Beatty, NV $49,900 Blue Diamond, NV $48,500 Boulder City, NV $48,500 Bunkerville, NV $49,600 Caliente, NV $49,700

Dyer, NV $49,800 Goldfield, NV $49,800 Hiko, NV $49,700 Indian Springs, NV $49,100 Jean, NV $48,900 Amargosa Valley, NV $49,900 Logandale, NV $49,500 Manhattan, NV $49,900

Mercury, NV $49,700 Mesquite, NV $49,800 Moapa, NV $49,100 Laughlin, NV $49,600 North Las Vegas, NV $48,400 Coyote Springs, NV $49,500 Cal Nev Ari, NV $49,400 Overton, NV $49,000

Pahrump, NV $49,500 Panaca, NV $49,600 Pioche, NV $49,600 Round Mountain, NV $49,800 Searchlight, NV $49,200 Silverpeak, NV $50,000 Tonopah, NV $49,800 Sloan, NV $48,400

Las Vegas, NV $48,400 Nellis Afb, NV $48,400 Ely, NV $49,800 Austin, NV $49,800 Baker, NV $49,600 Duckwater, NV $49,900 Eureka, NV $49,800 Lund, NV $49,800

Mc Gill, NV $49,900 Ruth, NV $50,000 Crystal Bay, NV $50,500 Dayton, NV $49,800 Denio, NV $49,700 Empire, NV $49,800 Fallon, NV $49,900 Fernley, NV $49,900

Gabbs, NV $49,800 Gardnerville, NV $50,000 Genoa, NV $49,900 Gerlach, NV $49,800 Glenbrook, NV $49,900 Golconda, NV $49,800 Hawthorne, NV $49,900 Imlay, NV $49,800

Lovelock, NV $49,900 Luning, NV $49,900 Mc Dermitt, NV $49,700 Mina, NV $49,800 Minden, NV $49,800 Nixon, NV $49,800 Orovada, NV $49,700 Paradise Valley, NV $49,800

Schurz, NV $49,900 Silver City, NV $49,800 Silver Springs, NV $49,900 Smith, NV $49,900 Sparks, NV $49,900 Sun Valley, NV $49,900 Valmy, NV $49,900 Verdi, NV $50,000

Virginia City, NV $49,800 Wadsworth, NV $49,900 Wellington, NV $49,900 Winnemucca, NV $49,900 Yerington, NV $49,900 Zephyr Cove, NV $50,000 Stateline, NV $50,000 Incline Village, NV $50,100

Reno, NV $49,900 Carson City, NV $49,700 Washoe Valley, NV $49,700 Elko, NV $49,900 Spring Creek, NV $49,900 Battle Mountain, NV $49,900 Crescent Valley, NV $49,800 Carlin, NV $49,900

Deeth, NV $49,800 Halleck, NV $49,800 Jackpot, NV $49,400 Jarbidge, NV $49,500 Lamoille, NV $49,900 Montello, NV $49,500 Mountain City, NV $49,700 Owyhee, NV $49,500

Ruby Valley, NV $49,800 Tuscarora, NV $49,800 Wells, NV $49,800 West Wendover, NV $49,800

Production Process Engineering Technician I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Production Process Engineering Technician I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $55,339. While startup companies pay approximate $46,837.

Production Process Engineering Technician I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$46,837
Growth Stage	51~500	$49,525
Established	501~5000	$53,451
Enterprise	5000+	$55,339

Production Process Engineering Technician I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Production Process Engineering Technician I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 123% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Production Process Engineering Technician positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Production Process Engineering Technician I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Production Process Engineering Technician I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$69,020	$33.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$64,090	$31.0	30%
Internet	$61,625	$30.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$58,174	$28.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$55,216	$27.0	12%

Production Process Engineering Technician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Production Process Engineering Technician I'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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$45,400

Average $49,300/year

$53,400

$3,783

Average $4,108/month

$4,450

$873

Average $948/week

$1,027

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,400	$4,450	$1,027	$26
Average	$49,300	$4,108	$948	$24
25th Percentile	$45,400	$3,783	$873	$22

Production Process Engineering Technician I Salary Growth & Career Path

Production Process Engineering Technician I

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Production Process Engineering Technician I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Production Process Engineering Technician I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Biologics Manufacturing Engineering Manager	$126,900	157%
Manufacturing Execution System Supervisor	$122,800	149%
Production Process Engineering Technician II	$60,500	23%
Supervisor - Production Engineering	$112,300	128%

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