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

A Process Engineering Technician 's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $46,622, a Process Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $52,963, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $62,718, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $119,003, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $144,507,

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

Process Engineering Technician III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Engineering Technician III roles are District of Columbia $68,570, California $68,310, Massachusetts $67,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Process Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Civil Engineering Technician III: $73,174; Wafer Process Testing Technician III: $71,030; Wafer Process Technician III: $71,024; Production Process Engineering Technician III: $69,000; Manufacturing Engineering Technician III: $68,906.

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Process Engineering Technician III Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Engineering Technician III make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Engineering Technician III in Delaware is $62,718 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,749
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,782 to $66,921
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,378

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Process Engineering Technician III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,921	$5,577	$1,287	$32
Average	$62,718	$5,226	$1,206	$30
25th Percentile	$56,782	$4,732	$1,092	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineering Technician III Salaries

A Process Engineering Technician III'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Engineering Technician III'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 Engineering Technician I (0-1 years): $46,622
Process Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $52,963
Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $62,718
Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years): $119,003
Process Engineering Manager (5+ years): $144,507

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Process Engineering Technician I	0-1 years	$46,622
Process Engineering Technician II	1-3 years	$52,963
Process Engineering Technician III	3-5 years	$62,718
Process Engineering Supervisor	5+ years	$119,003
Process Engineering Manager	5+ years	$144,507

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

District of Columbia: $68,570.
California: $68,310.
Massachusetts: $67,400.

District of Columbia $68,570 California $68,310 Massachusetts $67,400 Washington $67,152 New Jersey $67,127 Alaska $67,040 Connecticut $66,186 New York $65,839

Hawaii $64,730 Rhode Island $64,210 Maryland $63,857 Minnesota $63,374 Colorado $63,188 Illinois $63,126 Oregon $62,891 Delaware $62,718

New Hampshire $62,609 Virginia $62,365 Pennsylvania $61,652 Nevada $61,293 North Dakota $61,175 Michigan $60,990 Wisconsin $60,922 Vermont $60,785

Texas $60,407 Maine $60,383 Arizona $60,346 Ohio $60,302 Georgia $59,732 Indiana $59,448 Wyoming $59,392 Utah $59,305

Iowa $59,268 Kansas $58,971 Louisiana $58,884 North Carolina $58,853 Missouri $58,841 Florida $58,599 Montana $58,469 Nebraska $58,345

Kentucky $58,277 South Carolina $58,029 Tennessee $57,875 Idaho $57,813 New Mexico $57,360 Oklahoma $57,261 Alabama $56,896 South Dakota $56,283

Arkansas $55,948 West Virginia $55,769 Mississippi $55,230

Top Paying Cities for Process Engineering Technician IIIs

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: $62,435
Little Creek: $62,892
Magnolia: $62,802

Lincoln, DE $62,435 Little Creek, DE $62,892 Magnolia, DE $62,802 Milford, DE $62,594 Marydel, DE $62,696 Millsboro, DE $62,173 Millville, DE $62,269 Milton, DE $62,377

Nassau, DE $62,422 Ocean View, DE $62,259 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,378 Seaford, DE $62,413 Selbyville, DE $62,155 Smyrna, DE $62,936 Viola, DE $62,646 Woodside, DE $62,814

Bear, DE $62,669 Newark, DE $62,646 Claymont, DE $62,774 Delaware City, DE $62,708 Hockessin, DE $62,640 Kirkwood, DE $62,696 Middletown, DE $62,721 Montchanin, DE $62,654

New Castle, DE $62,664 Odessa, DE $62,752 Port Penn, DE $62,794 Rockland, DE $62,661 Saint Georges, DE $62,701 Townsend, DE $62,797 Winterthur, DE $62,668 Lewes, DE $62,401

Wilmington, DE $62,643 Dover, DE $62,892 Dover Afb, DE $62,561 Bethany Beach, DE $62,193 Bethel, DE $62,257 Bridgeville, DE $62,404 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,715 Cheswold, DE $62,872

Clayton, DE $62,874 Dagsboro, DE $62,150 Delmar, DE $62,050 Ellendale, DE $62,238 Felton, DE $62,589 Fenwick Island, DE $62,163 Frankford, DE $62,055 Frederica, DE $62,651

Georgetown, DE $62,126 Greenwood, DE $62,414 Harbeson, DE $62,192 Harrington, DE $62,509 Hartly, DE $62,704 Houston, DE $62,420 Kenton, DE $62,877 Laurel, DE $62,089

Yorklyn, DE $62,659

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

Understanding how a Process Engineering Technician III'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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$56,782

Average $62,718/year

$66,921

$4,732

Average $5,226/month

$5,577

$1,092

Average $1,206/week

$1,287

$27

Average $30/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,921	$5,577	$1,287	$32
Average	$62,718	$5,226	$1,206	$30
25th Percentile	$56,782	$4,732	$1,092	$27

Process Engineering Technician III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Process Engineering Technician III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Process Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $119,003 - a projected growth of 90% over your current level.

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