What are the main factors that influence an Associate Process Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Associate Process Engineer's salary?

An Associate Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Associate Process Engineer (0-2 years)earns $89,346, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,400, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,670, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,935, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $121,229,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Process Engineer?

Associate Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,306, California $97,933, Massachusetts $96,628. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Biopharma Process Engineer V: $166,768; Biopharma Process Engineer IV: $137,568; Specialist Process Engineer: $134,690; Process Associate: $114,940; Biopharma Process Engineer III: $111,355.

Associate Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Process Engineer in Delaware is $89,916 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,714
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,970 to $97,662
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,647

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Associate Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,662	$8,138	$1,878	$47
Average	$89,916	$7,493	$1,729	$43
25th Percentile	$82,970	$6,914	$1,596	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Process Engineer Salaries

An Associate Process Engineer'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 Associate Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Process Engineer'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): $89,346
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,400
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,670
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,935
Expert (over 8 years): $121,229

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Process Engineer	$89,346
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$102,400
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$113,670
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$138,935
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$121,229

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

District of Columbia: $98,306.
California: $97,933.
Massachusetts: $96,628.

District of Columbia $98,306 California $97,933 Massachusetts $96,628 Washington $96,273 New Jersey $96,237 Alaska $96,113 Connecticut $94,888 New York $94,390

Hawaii $92,801 Rhode Island $92,055 Maryland $91,549 Minnesota $90,857 Colorado $90,590 Illinois $90,502 Oregon $90,164 Delaware $89,916

New Hampshire $89,759 Virginia $89,409 Pennsylvania $88,388 Nevada $87,873 North Dakota $87,705 Michigan $87,438 Wisconsin $87,341 Vermont $87,145

Texas $86,604 Maine $86,568 Arizona $86,515 Ohio $86,453 Georgia $85,636 Indiana $85,228 Wyoming $85,148 Utah $85,023

Iowa $84,970 Kansas $84,544 Louisiana $84,420 North Carolina $84,375 Missouri $84,357 Florida $84,011 Montana $83,825 Nebraska $83,647

Kentucky $83,549 South Carolina $83,194 Tennessee $82,972 Idaho $82,884 New Mexico $82,235 Oklahoma $82,093 Alabama $81,569 South Dakota $80,690

Arkansas $80,211 West Virginia $79,954 Mississippi $79,181

Top Paying Cities for Associate Process Engineers

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: $89,511
Little Creek: $90,166
Magnolia: $90,036

Lincoln, DE $89,511 Little Creek, DE $90,166 Magnolia, DE $90,036 Milford, DE $89,738 Marydel, DE $89,885 Millsboro, DE $89,135 Millville, DE $89,273 Milton, DE $89,427

Nassau, DE $89,492 Ocean View, DE $89,258 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,429 Seaford, DE $89,480 Selbyville, DE $89,109 Smyrna, DE $90,228 Viola, DE $89,813 Woodside, DE $90,054

Bear, DE $89,846 Newark, DE $89,813 Claymont, DE $89,996 Delaware City, DE $89,902 Hockessin, DE $89,805 Kirkwood, DE $89,885 Middletown, DE $89,920 Montchanin, DE $89,825

New Castle, DE $89,838 Odessa, DE $89,964 Port Penn, DE $90,025 Rockland, DE $89,834 Saint Georges, DE $89,892 Townsend, DE $90,030 Winterthur, DE $89,844 Lewes, DE $89,462

Wilmington, DE $89,809 Dover, DE $90,166 Dover Afb, DE $89,691 Bethany Beach, DE $89,163 Bethel, DE $89,256 Bridgeville, DE $89,466 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,912 Cheswold, DE $90,137

Clayton, DE $90,139 Dagsboro, DE $89,101 Delmar, DE $88,958 Ellendale, DE $89,228 Felton, DE $89,731 Fenwick Island, DE $89,121 Frankford, DE $88,965 Frederica, DE $89,820

Georgetown, DE $89,068 Greenwood, DE $89,480 Harbeson, DE $89,163 Harrington, DE $89,617 Hartly, DE $89,896 Houston, DE $89,489 Kenton, DE $90,144 Laurel, DE $89,014

Yorklyn, DE $89,831

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

Understanding how an Associate Process Engineer'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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$82,970

Average $89,916/year

$97,662

$6,914

Average $7,493/month

$8,138

$1,596

Average $1,729/week

$1,878

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,662	$8,138	$1,878	$47
Average	$89,916	$7,493	$1,729	$43
25th Percentile	$82,970	$6,914	$1,596	$40

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