What are the main factors that influence a Process Control Engineer'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 Control Engineer's salary?

A Process Control Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Process Control Engineer (0-2 years)earns $90,062, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,227, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,598, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,056, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $122,237,

What are the highest paying states for a Process Control Engineer?

Process Control Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Control Engineer roles are District of Columbia $99,091, California $98,715, Massachusetts $97,399. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Process Control Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Control & Instrument Engineer IV: $149,357; Process Control Manager: $140,897; Control & Instrument Engineer III: $122,113; Senior Process Control Engineer: $113,239; Control & Instrument Engineer II: $107,430.

Process Control Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Control Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Control Engineer in Delaware is $90,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,473
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,618 to $98,401
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,230

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Process Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,401	$8,200	$1,892	$47
Average	$90,633	$7,553	$1,743	$44
25th Percentile	$83,618	$6,968	$1,608	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Process Control Engineer Salaries

A Process Control 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 Process Control Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Control 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): $90,062
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,227
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,598
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,056
Expert (over 8 years): $122,237

Levels	Salary
Process C... Level Process Control Engineer	$90,062
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$103,227
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$114,598
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$140,056
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$122,237

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

District of Columbia: $99,091.
California: $98,715.
Massachusetts: $97,399.

District of Columbia $99,091 California $98,715 Massachusetts $97,399 Washington $97,041 New Jersey $97,005 Alaska $96,880 Connecticut $95,645 New York $95,144

Hawaii $93,542 Rhode Island $92,790 Maryland $92,280 Minnesota $91,582 Colorado $91,313 Illinois $91,224 Oregon $90,884 Delaware $90,633

New Hampshire $90,476 Virginia $90,123 Pennsylvania $89,094 Nevada $88,575 North Dakota $88,405 Michigan $88,136 Wisconsin $88,038 Vermont $87,841

Texas $87,295 Maine $87,259 Arizona $87,205 Ohio $87,143 Georgia $86,319 Indiana $85,908 Wyoming $85,827 Utah $85,702

Iowa $85,648 Kansas $85,219 Louisiana $85,093 North Carolina $85,049 Missouri $85,031 Florida $84,682 Montana $84,494 Nebraska $84,315

Kentucky $84,216 South Carolina $83,858 Tennessee $83,634 Idaho $83,545 New Mexico $82,892 Oklahoma $82,748 Alabama $82,220 South Dakota $81,334

Arkansas $80,851 West Virginia $80,592 Mississippi $79,813

Top Paying Cities for Process Control 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: $93,801
Little Creek: $92,933
Magnolia: $93,318

Lincoln, DE $93,801 Little Creek, DE $92,933 Magnolia, DE $93,318 Milford, DE $93,801 Marydel, DE $92,584 Millsboro, DE $93,801 Millville, DE $94,428 Milton, DE $93,801

Nassau, DE $93,801 Ocean View, DE $94,428 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,428 Seaford, DE $92,817 Selbyville, DE $94,428 Smyrna, DE $92,477 Viola, DE $93,318 Woodside, DE $93,050

Bear, DE $91,797 Newark, DE $91,832 Claymont, DE $91,904 Delaware City, DE $91,832 Hockessin, DE $91,904 Kirkwood, DE $91,832 Middletown, DE $92,289 Montchanin, DE $91,904

New Castle, DE $91,904 Odessa, DE $92,414 Port Penn, DE $91,582 Rockland, DE $91,904 Saint Georges, DE $91,832 Townsend, DE $92,280 Winterthur, DE $91,904 Lewes, DE $93,801

Wilmington, DE $91,904 Dover, DE $92,888 Dover Afb, DE $93,103 Bethany Beach, DE $94,428 Bethel, DE $92,817 Bridgeville, DE $93,801 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,987 Cheswold, DE $92,674

Clayton, DE $92,441 Dagsboro, DE $94,428 Delmar, DE $92,817 Ellendale, DE $93,801 Felton, DE $93,801 Fenwick Island, DE $94,428 Frankford, DE $94,428 Frederica, DE $93,801

Georgetown, DE $93,801 Greenwood, DE $93,801 Harbeson, DE $93,801 Harrington, DE $93,801 Hartly, DE $92,396 Houston, DE $93,801 Kenton, DE $92,441 Laurel, DE $92,817

Yorklyn, DE $91,904

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

Understanding how a Process Control 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 March 01, 2026

$83,618

Average $90,633/year

$98,401

$6,968

Average $7,553/month

$8,200

$1,608

Average $1,743/week

$1,892

$40

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,401	$8,200	$1,892	$47
Average	$90,633	$7,553	$1,743	$44
25th Percentile	$83,618	$6,968	$1,608	$40

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