What are the main factors that influence a Chemical Process Engineering Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Chemical Process Engineering Manager's salary?

A Chemical Process Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Chemical Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,614, a Chemical Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $121,483, a Chemical Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,949, a Chemical Process Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,489, a Chemical Process Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $161,961,

What are the highest paying states for a Chemical Process Engineering Manager?

Chemical Process Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chemical Process Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $177,074, California $176,403, Massachusetts $174,052. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chemical Process Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Chemical Process Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Chemical Process Engineering Director: $198,606; Chemical Process Engineer V: $165,389; Chemical Process Design Engineering Manager: $160,000; Chemical Process Development Engineering Manager: $159,930; Biopharma Process Engineering Manager: $150,871.

Chemical Process Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chemical Process Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chemical Process Engineering Manager in Delaware is $161,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,205
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $155,821 to $171,511
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150,231

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Chemical Process Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,511	$14,293	$3,298	$82
Average	$161,961	$13,497	$3,115	$78
25th Percentile	$155,821	$12,985	$2,997	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Chemical Process Engineering Manager Salaries

A Chemical Process Engineering Manager'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 Chemical Process Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chemical Process Engineering Manager'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:

Chemical Process Engineer II (2-4 years): $103,614
Chemical Process Engineer III (4-7 years): $121,483
Chemical Process Engineer IV (7+ years): $143,949
Chemical Process Engineer V (7-10 years): $167,489
Chemical Process Engineering Manager (10+ years): $161,961

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Chemical Process Engineer II	2-4 years	$103,614
Chemical Process Engineer III	4-7 years	$121,483
Chemical Process Engineer IV	7+ years	$143,949
Chemical Process Engineer V	7-10 years	$167,489
Chemical Process Engineering Manager	10+ years	$161,961

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How Do Chemical Process Engineering Manager 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 Chemical Process Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $177,074.
California: $176,403.
Massachusetts: $174,052.

District of Columbia $177,074 California $176,403 Massachusetts $174,052 Washington $173,412 New Jersey $173,348 Alaska $173,124 Connecticut $170,917 New York $170,022

Hawaii $167,159 Rhode Island $165,815 Maryland $164,904 Minnesota $163,656 Colorado $163,177 Illinois $163,017 Oregon $162,409 Delaware $161,961

New Hampshire $161,680 Virginia $161,050 Pennsylvania $159,210 Nevada $158,283 North Dakota $157,979 Michigan $157,499 Wisconsin $157,323 Vermont $156,971

Texas $155,996 Maine $155,932 Arizona $155,836 Ohio $155,724 Georgia $154,252 Indiana $153,517 Wyoming $153,373 Utah $153,149

Iowa $153,053 Kansas $152,285 Louisiana $152,061 North Carolina $151,981 Missouri $151,949 Florida $151,326 Montana $150,990 Nebraska $150,670

Kentucky $150,494 South Carolina $149,854 Tennessee $149,455 Idaho $149,295 New Mexico $148,127 Oklahoma $147,871 Alabama $146,928 South Dakota $145,344

Arkansas $144,481 West Virginia $144,017 Mississippi $142,626

Top Paying Cities for Chemical Process Engineering Managers

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: $167,623
Little Creek: $166,071
Magnolia: $166,759

Lincoln, DE $167,623 Little Creek, DE $166,071 Magnolia, DE $166,759 Milford, DE $167,623 Marydel, DE $165,448 Millsboro, DE $167,623 Millville, DE $168,742 Milton, DE $167,623

Nassau, DE $167,623 Ocean View, DE $168,742 Rehoboth Beach, DE $168,742 Seaford, DE $165,863 Selbyville, DE $168,742 Smyrna, DE $165,256 Viola, DE $166,759 Woodside, DE $166,279

Bear, DE $164,040 Newark, DE $164,104 Claymont, DE $164,232 Delaware City, DE $164,104 Hockessin, DE $164,232 Kirkwood, DE $164,104 Middletown, DE $164,920 Montchanin, DE $164,232

New Castle, DE $164,232 Odessa, DE $165,144 Port Penn, DE $163,656 Rockland, DE $164,232 Saint Georges, DE $164,104 Townsend, DE $164,904 Winterthur, DE $164,232 Lewes, DE $167,623

Wilmington, DE $164,232 Dover, DE $165,991 Dover Afb, DE $166,375 Bethany Beach, DE $168,742 Bethel, DE $165,863 Bridgeville, DE $167,623 Camden Wyoming, DE $166,167 Cheswold, DE $165,608

Clayton, DE $165,192 Dagsboro, DE $168,742 Delmar, DE $165,863 Ellendale, DE $167,623 Felton, DE $167,623 Fenwick Island, DE $168,742 Frankford, DE $168,742 Frederica, DE $167,623

Georgetown, DE $167,623 Greenwood, DE $167,623 Harbeson, DE $167,623 Harrington, DE $167,623 Hartly, DE $165,112 Houston, DE $167,623 Kenton, DE $165,192 Laurel, DE $165,863

Yorklyn, DE $164,232

Chemical Process Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chemical Process Engineering Manager'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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$155,821

Average $161,961/year

$171,511

$12,985

Average $13,497/month

$14,293

$2,997

Average $3,115/week

$3,298

$75

Average $78/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,511	$14,293	$3,298	$82
Average	$161,961	$13,497	$3,115	$78
25th Percentile	$155,821	$12,985	$2,997	$75

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