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 $92,198, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,674, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,312, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,376, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $125,126,

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 Hawaii

How much does an Associate Process Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Process Engineer in Hawaii is $92,783 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): $107,984
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,595 to $100,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,050

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Associate Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,740	$8,395	$1,937	$48
Average	$92,783	$7,732	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$85,595	$7,133	$1,646	$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): $92,198
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,674
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,312
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,376
Expert (over 8 years): $125,126

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Process Engineer	$92,198
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$105,674
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$117,312
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$143,376
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$125,126

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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:

Aiea: $92,313
Anahola: $91,692
Captain Cook: $91,692

Aiea, HI $92,313 Anahola, HI $91,692 Captain Cook, HI $91,692 Eleele, HI $91,692 Ewa Beach, HI $92,313 Kapolei, HI $92,109 Haiku, HI $91,692 Hakalau, HI $91,692

Haleiwa, HI $91,692 Hana, HI $91,692 Hanalei, HI $91,692 Hanamaulu, HI $91,692 Hanapepe, HI $91,692 Hauula, HI $91,896 Hawaii National Park, HI $91,692 Hawi, HI $91,692

Hilo, HI $91,692 Princeville, HI $91,692 Holualoa, HI $91,692 Honaunau, HI $91,692 Honokaa, HI $91,692 Honomu, HI $91,692 Hoolehua, HI $91,692 Kaaawa, HI $92,064

Kahuku, HI $91,692 Kahului, HI $91,692 Kailua, HI $92,313 Ocean View, HI $91,692 Waikoloa, HI $91,692 Keauhou, HI $91,692 Kailua Kona, HI $91,692 Kalaheo, HI $91,692

Kalaupapa, HI $91,692 Kamuela, HI $91,692 Kaneohe, HI $92,313 Kapaa, HI $91,692 Kaumakani, HI $91,692 Kaunakakai, HI $91,692 Keaau, HI $91,692 Kealakekua, HI $91,692

Kealia, HI $91,692 Kekaha, HI $91,692 Kihei, HI $91,692 Kilauea, HI $91,692 Kapaau, HI $91,692 Koloa, HI $91,692 Kualapuu, HI $91,692 Kunia, HI $92,020

Kurtistown, HI $91,692 Lahaina, HI $91,692 Laie, HI $91,771 Lanai City, HI $91,692 Laupahoehoe, HI $91,692 Lawai, HI $91,692 Lihue, HI $91,692 Makawao, HI $91,692

Makaweli, HI $91,692 Maunaloa, HI $91,692 Mountain View, HI $91,692 Naalehu, HI $91,692 Ninole, HI $91,692 Ookala, HI $91,692 Paauilo, HI $91,692 Pahala, HI $91,692

Pahoa, HI $91,692 Paia, HI $91,692 Papaaloa, HI $91,692 Papaikou, HI $91,692 Pearl City, HI $92,313 Pepeekeo, HI $91,692 Puunene, HI $91,692 Volcano, HI $91,692

Wahiawa, HI $92,020 Pukalani, HI $91,692 Mililani, HI $92,144 Kula, HI $91,692 Waialua, HI $91,692 Waianae, HI $91,771 Wailuku, HI $91,692 Waimanalo, HI $92,313

Waimea, HI $91,692 Waipahu, HI $92,269 Honolulu, HI $92,313 J B P H H, HI $92,313 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $92,064 Schofield Barracks, HI $91,985 Fort Shafter, HI $92,313 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,313

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,313 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $92,269 Wake Island, HI $92,313

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 April 01, 2026

$85,595

Average $92,783/year

$100,740

$7,133

Average $7,732/month

$8,395

$1,646

Average $1,784/week

$1,937

$41

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,740	$8,395	$1,937	$48
Average	$92,783	$7,732	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$85,595	$7,133	$1,646	$41

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