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 I's salary?

A Process Engineer I's salary grows with experience: starting around $89,229 for beginners, reaching about $91,120 at mid-level, and approach $92,255 for experts.

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 $95,853, California $95,489, Massachusetts $94,216. 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: $87,135; Process Optimization Engineer I: $86,593; Process Development Engineer I: $86,590; Manufacturing Process Engineer I: $86,580.

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Process Engineer I Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Process Engineer I make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Engineer I in Rhode Island is $89,758 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,289
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,667 to $97,364
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,211

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Process Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,364	$8,114	$1,872	$47
Average	$89,758	$7,480	$1,726	$43
25th Percentile	$82,667	$6,889	$1,590	$40

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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 I 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $89,229
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,758
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,120
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,028
Expert (over 8 years): $92,255

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Process Engineer I	$89,229
Intermediate Level Process Engineer I	$89,758
Senior Level Process Engineer I	$91,120
Specialist Level Process Engineer I	$92,028
Expert Level Process Engineer I	$92,255

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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: $95,853.
California: $95,489.
Massachusetts: $94,216.

District of Columbia $95,853 California $95,489 Massachusetts $94,216 Washington $93,870 New Jersey $93,835 Alaska $93,714 Connecticut $92,519 New York $92,035

Hawaii $90,485 Rhode Island $89,758 Maryland $89,264 Minnesota $88,589 Colorado $88,329 Illinois $88,243 Oregon $87,914 Delaware $87,671

New Hampshire $87,519 Virginia $87,178 Pennsylvania $86,182 Nevada $85,680 North Dakota $85,516 Michigan $85,256 Wisconsin $85,161 Vermont $84,970

Texas $84,442 Maine $84,408 Arizona $84,356 Ohio $84,295 Georgia $83,499 Indiana $83,100 Wyoming $83,023 Utah $82,901

Iowa $82,849 Kansas $82,434 Louisiana $82,313 North Carolina $82,269 Missouri $82,252 Florida $81,914 Montana $81,733 Nebraska $81,559

Kentucky $81,464 South Carolina $81,118 Tennessee $80,902 Idaho $80,815 New Mexico $80,183 Oklahoma $80,044 Alabama $79,534 South Dakota $78,677

Arkansas $78,209 West Virginia $77,958 Mississippi $77,205

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:

Adamsville: $91,230
Albion: $89,715
Ashaway: $91,576

Adamsville, RI $91,230 Albion, RI $89,715 Ashaway, RI $91,576 Barrington, RI $89,715 Block Island, RI $91,100 Bradford, RI $91,515 Bristol, RI $89,628 Carolina, RI $90,771

Charlestown, RI $90,866 Chepachet, RI $89,541 Clayville, RI $89,628 Coventry, RI $89,541 West Greenwich, RI $89,481 East Greenwich, RI $89,602 Exeter, RI $91,515 Fiskeville, RI $89,715

Forestdale, RI $89,628 Foster, RI $89,481 Glendale, RI $89,481 Greene, RI $90,485 Greenville, RI $89,715 Harmony, RI $89,689 Harrisville, RI $89,541 Hope, RI $89,715

Hope Valley, RI $91,576 Hopkinton, RI $91,602 Jamestown, RI $90,684 Kenyon, RI $91,489 Little Compton, RI $91,195 Manville, RI $89,715 Mapleville, RI $89,481 Newport, RI $90,701

Middletown, RI $91,082 North Kingstown, RI $89,455 North Scituate, RI $89,689 Oakland, RI $89,567 Pascoag, RI $89,515 Pawtucket, RI $89,715 Central Falls, RI $89,715 Cumberland, RI $89,715

Lincoln, RI $89,715 Portsmouth, RI $90,338 Prudence Island, RI $89,541 Rockville, RI $91,602 Saunderstown, RI $90,736 Shannock, RI $91,463 Slatersville, RI $89,628 Slocum, RI $90,736

Tiverton, RI $91,256 Wakefield, RI $90,641 Kingston, RI $90,658 Narragansett, RI $90,676 Peace Dale, RI $90,641 Warren, RI $89,689 Warwick, RI $89,715 Westerly, RI $91,628

West Kingston, RI $90,710 West Warwick, RI $89,715 Wood River Junction, RI $91,515 Woonsocket, RI $89,628 North Smithfield, RI $89,689 Wyoming, RI $91,489 Providence, RI $89,715 Cranston, RI $89,715

North Providence, RI $89,715 East Providence, RI $89,715 Riverside, RI $89,715 Rumford, RI $89,715 Smithfield, RI $89,715 Johnston, RI $89,715

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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$82,667

Average $89,758/year

$97,364

$6,889

Average $7,480/month

$8,114

$1,590

Average $1,726/week

$1,872

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,364	$8,114	$1,872	$47
Average	$89,758	$7,480	$1,726	$43
25th Percentile	$82,667	$6,889	$1,590	$40

Process Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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