What are the main factors that influence a Process Engineer I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Process Engineer 's salary?

A Process Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $87,686, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,503, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,574, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,361, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $119,011,

What are the highest paying states for a Process Engineer I?

Process Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $95,868, California $95,504, Massachusetts $94,232. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Chemical Process Design Engineer I: $87,200; Chemical Process Engineer I: $87,130; Process Optimization Engineer I: $86,603; Manufacturing Process Engineer I: $86,590; Process Development Engineer I: $86,590.

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Process Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Engineer I in Delaware is $87,686 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,921
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,794 to $95,137
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,520

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Process Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,137	$7,928	$1,830	$46
Average	$87,686	$7,307	$1,686	$42
25th Percentile	$80,794	$6,733	$1,554	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineer I Salaries

A Process Engineer 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 Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Engineer 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:

Process Engineer I (0-2 years): $87,686
Process Engineer II (2-4 years): $100,503
Process Engineer III (4-7 years): $111,574
Process Engineer IV (7+ years): $136,361
Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $119,011

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Process Engineer I	0-2 years	$87,686
Process Engineer II	2-4 years	$100,503
Process Engineer III	4-7 years	$111,574
Process Engineer IV	7+ years	$136,361
Process Engineering Supervisor	7+ years	$119,011

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How Do Process Engineer 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 Process Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,868.
California: $95,504.
Massachusetts: $94,232.

District of Columbia $95,868 California $95,504 Massachusetts $94,232 Washington $93,885 New Jersey $93,851 Alaska $93,729 Connecticut $92,534 New York $92,050

Hawaii $90,500 Rhode Island $89,772 Maryland $89,279 Minnesota $88,603 Colorado $88,344 Illinois $88,257 Oregon $87,928 Delaware $87,686

New Hampshire $87,533 Virginia $87,192 Pennsylvania $86,196 Nevada $85,694 North Dakota $85,530 Michigan $85,270 Wisconsin $85,175 Vermont $84,984

Texas $84,456 Maine $84,421 Arizona $84,369 Ohio $84,309 Georgia $83,512 Indiana $83,114 Wyoming $83,036 Utah $82,915

Iowa $82,863 Kansas $82,447 Louisiana $82,326 North Carolina $82,283 Missouri $82,265 Florida $81,928 Montana $81,746 Nebraska $81,573

Kentucky $81,477 South Carolina $81,131 Tennessee $80,915 Idaho $80,828 New Mexico $80,196 Oklahoma $80,057 Alabama $79,547 South Dakota $78,689

Arkansas $78,222 West Virginia $77,971 Mississippi $77,217

Top Paying Cities for Process Engineer 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:

Lincoln: $90,751
Little Creek: $89,911
Magnolia: $90,283

Lincoln, DE $90,751 Little Creek, DE $89,911 Magnolia, DE $90,283 Milford, DE $90,751 Marydel, DE $89,573 Millsboro, DE $90,751 Millville, DE $91,357 Milton, DE $90,751

Nassau, DE $90,751 Ocean View, DE $91,357 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,357 Seaford, DE $89,798 Selbyville, DE $91,357 Smyrna, DE $89,469 Viola, DE $90,283 Woodside, DE $90,023

Bear, DE $88,811 Newark, DE $88,846 Claymont, DE $88,915 Delaware City, DE $88,846 Hockessin, DE $88,915 Kirkwood, DE $88,846 Middletown, DE $89,287 Montchanin, DE $88,915

New Castle, DE $88,915 Odessa, DE $89,409 Port Penn, DE $88,603 Rockland, DE $88,915 Saint Georges, DE $88,846 Townsend, DE $89,279 Winterthur, DE $88,915 Lewes, DE $90,751

Wilmington, DE $88,915 Dover, DE $89,868 Dover Afb, DE $90,075 Bethany Beach, DE $91,357 Bethel, DE $89,798 Bridgeville, DE $90,751 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,963 Cheswold, DE $89,660

Clayton, DE $89,435 Dagsboro, DE $91,357 Delmar, DE $89,798 Ellendale, DE $90,751 Felton, DE $90,751 Fenwick Island, DE $91,357 Frankford, DE $91,357 Frederica, DE $90,751

Georgetown, DE $90,751 Greenwood, DE $90,751 Harbeson, DE $90,751 Harrington, DE $90,751 Hartly, DE $89,391 Houston, DE $90,751 Kenton, DE $89,435 Laurel, DE $89,798

Yorklyn, DE $88,915

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

Understanding how a Process Engineer 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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$80,794

Average $87,686/year

$95,137

$6,733

Average $7,307/month

$7,928

$1,554

Average $1,686/week

$1,830

$39

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,137	$7,928	$1,830	$46
Average	$87,686	$7,307	$1,686	$42
25th Percentile	$80,794	$6,733	$1,554	$39

Process Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Process Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Process Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $100,503 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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