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 $92,213, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,687, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,318, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,394, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $125,119,

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 Hawaii

How much does an Associate Process Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Process Engineer in Hawaii is $92,801 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,074
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,633 to $100,796
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,107

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Associate Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,796	$8,400	$1,938	$48
Average	$92,801	$7,733	$1,785	$45
25th Percentile	$85,633	$7,136	$1,647	$41

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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): $92,213
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,687
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,318
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,394
Expert (over 8 years): $125,119

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Process Engineer	$92,213
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$105,687
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$117,318
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$143,394
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$125,119

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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:

Aiea: $92,299
Anahola: $91,088
Captain Cook: $90,997

Aiea, HI $92,299 Anahola, HI $91,088 Captain Cook, HI $90,997 Eleele, HI $91,273 Ewa Beach, HI $92,217 Kapolei, HI $92,143 Haiku, HI $91,156 Hakalau, HI $90,952

Haleiwa, HI $91,966 Hana, HI $90,938 Hanalei, HI $90,969 Hanamaulu, HI $91,154 Hanapepe, HI $91,269 Hauula, HI $92,106 Hawaii National Park, HI $91,057 Hawi, HI $91,208

Hilo, HI $91,145 Princeville, HI $91,135 Holualoa, HI $91,033 Honaunau, HI $90,876 Honokaa, HI $90,993 Honomu, HI $91,136 Hoolehua, HI $90,876 Kaaawa, HI $92,136

Kahuku, HI $91,939 Kahului, HI $91,366 Kailua, HI $92,269 Ocean View, HI $91,109 Waikoloa, HI $91,100 Keauhou, HI $91,033 Kailua Kona, HI $91,143 Kalaheo, HI $91,164

Kalaupapa, HI $90,793 Kamuela, HI $91,040 Kaneohe, HI $92,250 Kapaa, HI $91,263 Kaumakani, HI $91,312 Kaunakakai, HI $90,985 Keaau, HI $91,207 Kealakekua, HI $91,159

Kealia, HI $91,191 Kekaha, HI $91,098 Kihei, HI $91,273 Kilauea, HI $91,137 Kapaau, HI $91,068 Koloa, HI $91,177 Kualapuu, HI $90,958 Kunia, HI $92,114

Kurtistown, HI $91,161 Lahaina, HI $91,179 Laie, HI $92,020 Lanai City, HI $90,958 Laupahoehoe, HI $91,187 Lawai, HI $91,312 Lihue, HI $91,154 Makawao, HI $91,226

Makaweli, HI $90,953 Maunaloa, HI $90,739 Mountain View, HI $91,113 Naalehu, HI $90,929 Ninole, HI $90,868 Ookala, HI $90,898 Paauilo, HI $91,008 Pahala, HI $90,954

Pahoa, HI $91,075 Paia, HI $91,183 Papaaloa, HI $91,199 Papaikou, HI $91,010 Pearl City, HI $92,232 Pepeekeo, HI $91,187 Puunene, HI $91,366 Volcano, HI $91,057

Wahiawa, HI $92,074 Pukalani, HI $91,226 Mililani, HI $92,185 Kula, HI $91,038 Waialua, HI $91,916 Waianae, HI $92,001 Wailuku, HI $91,224 Waimanalo, HI $92,252

Waimea, HI $91,304 Waipahu, HI $92,192 Honolulu, HI $92,331 J B P H H, HI $92,315 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $92,124 Schofield Barracks, HI $92,097 Fort Shafter, HI $92,331 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,331

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,310 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $92,220 Wake Island, HI $92,331

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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$85,633

Average $92,801/year

$100,796

$7,136

Average $7,733/month

$8,400

$1,647

Average $1,785/week

$1,938

$41

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,796	$8,400	$1,938	$48
Average	$92,801	$7,733	$1,785	$45
25th Percentile	$85,633	$7,136	$1,647	$41

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