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 $89,332, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,388, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,664, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,918, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $121,235,

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 $98,287, California $97,914, Massachusetts $96,609. 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: $166,764; Biopharma Process Engineer IV: $137,564; Specialist Process Engineer: $134,690; Process Associate: $114,945; Biopharma Process Engineer III: $111,357.

Associate Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Process Engineer in Delaware is $89,898 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): $104,627
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,933 to $97,608
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,592

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Associate Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,608	$8,134	$1,877	$47
Average	$89,898	$7,492	$1,729	$43
25th Percentile	$82,933	$6,911	$1,595	$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): $89,332
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,388
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,664
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,918
Expert (over 8 years): $121,235

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Process Engineer	$89,332
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$102,388
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$113,664
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$138,918
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$121,235

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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: $98,287.
California: $97,914.
Massachusetts: $96,609.

District of Columbia $98,287 California $97,914 Massachusetts $96,609 Washington $96,254 New Jersey $96,219 Alaska $96,095 Connecticut $94,870 New York $94,372

Hawaii $92,783 Rhode Island $92,038 Maryland $91,532 Minnesota $90,839 Colorado $90,573 Illinois $90,484 Oregon $90,147 Delaware $89,898

New Hampshire $89,742 Virginia $89,392 Pennsylvania $88,372 Nevada $87,857 North Dakota $87,688 Michigan $87,422 Wisconsin $87,324 Vermont $87,129

Texas $86,587 Maine $86,552 Arizona $86,498 Ohio $86,436 Georgia $85,620 Indiana $85,211 Wyoming $85,131 Utah $85,007

Iowa $84,954 Kansas $84,528 Louisiana $84,403 North Carolina $84,359 Missouri $84,341 Florida $83,995 Montana $83,809 Nebraska $83,631

Kentucky $83,534 South Carolina $83,178 Tennessee $82,956 Idaho $82,868 New Mexico $82,220 Oklahoma $82,078 Alabama $81,554 South Dakota $80,675

Arkansas $80,196 West Virginia $79,938 Mississippi $79,166

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: $93,041
Little Creek: $92,180
Magnolia: $92,562

Lincoln, DE $93,041 Little Creek, DE $92,180 Magnolia, DE $92,562 Milford, DE $93,041 Marydel, DE $91,834 Millsboro, DE $93,041 Millville, DE $93,662 Milton, DE $93,041

Nassau, DE $93,041 Ocean View, DE $93,662 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,662 Seaford, DE $92,064 Selbyville, DE $93,662 Smyrna, DE $91,727 Viola, DE $92,562 Woodside, DE $92,295

Bear, DE $91,052 Newark, DE $91,088 Claymont, DE $91,159 Delaware City, DE $91,088 Hockessin, DE $91,159 Kirkwood, DE $91,088 Middletown, DE $91,541 Montchanin, DE $91,159

New Castle, DE $91,159 Odessa, DE $91,665 Port Penn, DE $90,839 Rockland, DE $91,159 Saint Georges, DE $91,088 Townsend, DE $91,532 Winterthur, DE $91,159 Lewes, DE $93,041

Wilmington, DE $91,159 Dover, DE $92,135 Dover Afb, DE $92,348 Bethany Beach, DE $93,662 Bethel, DE $92,064 Bridgeville, DE $93,041 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,233 Cheswold, DE $91,922

Clayton, DE $91,692 Dagsboro, DE $93,662 Delmar, DE $92,064 Ellendale, DE $93,041 Felton, DE $93,041 Fenwick Island, DE $93,662 Frankford, DE $93,662 Frederica, DE $93,041

Georgetown, DE $93,041 Greenwood, DE $93,041 Harbeson, DE $93,041 Harrington, DE $93,041 Hartly, DE $91,647 Houston, DE $93,041 Kenton, DE $91,692 Laurel, DE $92,064

Yorklyn, DE $91,159

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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$82,933

Average $89,898/year

$97,608

$6,911

Average $7,492/month

$8,134

$1,595

Average $1,729/week

$1,877

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,608	$8,134	$1,877	$47
Average	$89,898	$7,492	$1,729	$43
25th Percentile	$82,933	$6,911	$1,595	$40

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