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

A Process Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: 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, a Process Engineering Manager (7+ years)earns $144,493, a Process Engineering Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $185,758,

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

Process Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $157,976, California $157,377, Massachusetts $155,280. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Process Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Process Engineering Senior Manager: $183,428; Biopharma Process Engineering Senior Manager: $168,547; Chemical Process Engineering Manager: $159,950; Biopharma Process Engineering Manager: $150,874; Process Development Engineering Manager: $142,700.

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Process Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Engineering Manager in Delaware is $144,493 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,585
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $136,504 to $155,534
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $129,230

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Process Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,534	$12,961	$2,991	$75
Average	$144,493	$12,041	$2,779	$69
25th Percentile	$136,504	$11,375	$2,625	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineering Manager Salaries

A 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 Process Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

Process Engineer III (4-7 years): $111,574
Process Engineer IV (7+ years): $136,361
Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $119,011
Process Engineering Manager (7+ years): $144,493
Process Engineering Senior Manager (7+ years): $185,758

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Process Engineer III	4-7 years	$111,574
Process Engineer IV	7+ years	$136,361
Process Engineering Supervisor	7+ years	$119,011
Process Engineering Manager	7+ years	$144,493
Process Engineering Senior Manager	7+ years	$185,758

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

District of Columbia: $157,976.
California: $157,377.
Massachusetts: $155,280.

District of Columbia $157,976 California $157,377 Massachusetts $155,280 Washington $154,709 New Jersey $154,652 Alaska $154,452 Connecticut $152,483 New York $151,684

Hawaii $149,130 Rhode Island $147,932 Maryland $147,118 Minnesota $146,005 Colorado $145,577 Illinois $145,435 Oregon $144,893 Delaware $144,493

New Hampshire $144,242 Virginia $143,680 Pennsylvania $142,039 Nevada $141,211 North Dakota $140,940 Michigan $140,512 Wisconsin $140,355 Vermont $140,041

Texas $139,171 Maine $139,114 Arizona $139,028 Ohio $138,928 Georgia $137,616 Indiana $136,959 Wyoming $136,831 Utah $136,631

Iowa $136,546 Kansas $135,861 Louisiana $135,661 North Carolina $135,590 Missouri $135,561 Florida $135,005 Montana $134,705 Nebraska $134,420

Kentucky $134,263 South Carolina $133,692 Tennessee $133,335 Idaho $133,193 New Mexico $132,151 Oklahoma $131,923 Alabama $131,081 South Dakota $129,668

Arkansas $128,898 West Virginia $128,484 Mississippi $127,243

Top Paying Cities for 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: $149,544
Little Creek: $148,160
Magnolia: $148,773

Lincoln, DE $149,544 Little Creek, DE $148,160 Magnolia, DE $148,773 Milford, DE $149,544 Marydel, DE $147,603 Millsboro, DE $149,544 Millville, DE $150,543 Milton, DE $149,544

Nassau, DE $149,544 Ocean View, DE $150,543 Rehoboth Beach, DE $150,543 Seaford, DE $147,974 Selbyville, DE $150,543 Smyrna, DE $147,432 Viola, DE $148,773 Woodside, DE $148,345

Bear, DE $146,348 Newark, DE $146,405 Claymont, DE $146,519 Delaware City, DE $146,405 Hockessin, DE $146,519 Kirkwood, DE $146,405 Middletown, DE $147,133 Montchanin, DE $146,519

New Castle, DE $146,519 Odessa, DE $147,332 Port Penn, DE $146,005 Rockland, DE $146,519 Saint Georges, DE $146,405 Townsend, DE $147,118 Winterthur, DE $146,519 Lewes, DE $149,544

Wilmington, DE $146,519 Dover, DE $148,089 Dover Afb, DE $148,431 Bethany Beach, DE $150,543 Bethel, DE $147,974 Bridgeville, DE $149,544 Camden Wyoming, DE $148,246 Cheswold, DE $147,746

Clayton, DE $147,375 Dagsboro, DE $150,543 Delmar, DE $147,974 Ellendale, DE $149,544 Felton, DE $149,544 Fenwick Island, DE $150,543 Frankford, DE $150,543 Frederica, DE $149,544

Georgetown, DE $149,544 Greenwood, DE $149,544 Harbeson, DE $149,544 Harrington, DE $149,544 Hartly, DE $147,304 Houston, DE $149,544 Kenton, DE $147,375 Laurel, DE $147,974

Yorklyn, DE $146,519

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

Understanding how a 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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$136,504

Average $144,493/year

$155,534

$11,375

Average $12,041/month

$12,961

$2,625

Average $2,779/week

$2,991

$66

Average $69/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,534	$12,961	$2,991	$75
Average	$144,493	$12,041	$2,779	$69
25th Percentile	$136,504	$11,375	$2,625	$66

Process Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Process Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Process Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $185,758 - a projected growth of 29% over your current level.

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