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 $92,959, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $106,545, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,279, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $144,559, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $126,157,

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 $99,098, California $98,722, Massachusetts $97,406. 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: $149,378; Process Control Manager: $140,897; Control & Instrument Engineer III: $122,125; Senior Process Control Engineer: $113,240; Control & Instrument Engineer II: $107,439.

Process Control Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Process Control Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Control Engineer in Hawaii is $93,549 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,875
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,301 to $101,571
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,702

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Process Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,571	$8,464	$1,953	$49
Average	$93,549	$7,796	$1,799	$45
25th Percentile	$86,301	$7,192	$1,660	$41

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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): $92,959
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,545
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,279
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,559
Expert (over 8 years): $126,157

Levels	Salary
Process C... Level Process Control Engineer	$92,959
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$106,545
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$118,279
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$144,559
Process E... Level Process Control Engineer	$126,157

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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: $99,098.
California: $98,722.
Massachusetts: $97,406.

District of Columbia $99,098 California $98,722 Massachusetts $97,406 Washington $97,048 New Jersey $97,012 Alaska $96,887 Connecticut $95,652 New York $95,151

Hawaii $93,549 Rhode Island $92,797 Maryland $92,287 Minnesota $91,588 Colorado $91,320 Illinois $91,230 Oregon $90,890 Delaware $90,640

New Hampshire $90,482 Virginia $90,130 Pennsylvania $89,100 Nevada $88,581 North Dakota $88,411 Michigan $88,143 Wisconsin $88,044 Vermont $87,847

Texas $87,301 Maine $87,265 Arizona $87,212 Ohio $87,149 Georgia $86,326 Indiana $85,914 Wyoming $85,833 Utah $85,708

Iowa $85,654 Kansas $85,225 Louisiana $85,099 North Carolina $85,055 Missouri $85,037 Florida $84,688 Montana $84,500 Nebraska $84,321

Kentucky $84,222 South Carolina $83,864 Tennessee $83,641 Idaho $83,551 New Mexico $82,898 Oklahoma $82,754 Alabama $82,226 South Dakota $81,340

Arkansas $80,857 West Virginia $80,597 Mississippi $79,819

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:

Aiea: $93,074
Anahola: $92,448
Captain Cook: $92,448

Aiea, HI $93,074 Anahola, HI $92,448 Captain Cook, HI $92,448 Eleele, HI $92,448 Ewa Beach, HI $93,074 Kapolei, HI $92,868 Haiku, HI $92,448 Hakalau, HI $92,448

Haleiwa, HI $92,448 Hana, HI $92,448 Hanalei, HI $92,448 Hanamaulu, HI $92,448 Hanapepe, HI $92,448 Hauula, HI $92,654 Hawaii National Park, HI $92,448 Hawi, HI $92,448

Hilo, HI $92,448 Princeville, HI $92,448 Holualoa, HI $92,448 Honaunau, HI $92,448 Honokaa, HI $92,448 Honomu, HI $92,448 Hoolehua, HI $92,448 Kaaawa, HI $92,824

Kahuku, HI $92,448 Kahului, HI $92,448 Kailua, HI $93,074 Ocean View, HI $92,448 Waikoloa, HI $92,448 Keauhou, HI $92,448 Kailua Kona, HI $92,448 Kalaheo, HI $92,448

Kalaupapa, HI $92,448 Kamuela, HI $92,448 Kaneohe, HI $93,074 Kapaa, HI $92,448 Kaumakani, HI $92,448 Kaunakakai, HI $92,448 Keaau, HI $92,448 Kealakekua, HI $92,448

Kealia, HI $92,448 Kekaha, HI $92,448 Kihei, HI $92,448 Kilauea, HI $92,448 Kapaau, HI $92,448 Koloa, HI $92,448 Kualapuu, HI $92,448 Kunia, HI $92,779

Kurtistown, HI $92,448 Lahaina, HI $92,448 Laie, HI $92,528 Lanai City, HI $92,448 Laupahoehoe, HI $92,448 Lawai, HI $92,448 Lihue, HI $92,448 Makawao, HI $92,448

Makaweli, HI $92,448 Maunaloa, HI $92,448 Mountain View, HI $92,448 Naalehu, HI $92,448 Ninole, HI $92,448 Ookala, HI $92,448 Paauilo, HI $92,448 Pahala, HI $92,448

Pahoa, HI $92,448 Paia, HI $92,448 Papaaloa, HI $92,448 Papaikou, HI $92,448 Pearl City, HI $93,074 Pepeekeo, HI $92,448 Puunene, HI $92,448 Volcano, HI $92,448

Wahiawa, HI $92,779 Pukalani, HI $92,448 Mililani, HI $92,904 Kula, HI $92,448 Waialua, HI $92,448 Waianae, HI $92,528 Wailuku, HI $92,448 Waimanalo, HI $93,074

Waimea, HI $92,448 Waipahu, HI $93,029 Honolulu, HI $93,074 J B P H H, HI $93,074 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $92,824 Schofield Barracks, HI $92,743 Fort Shafter, HI $93,074 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $93,074

Camp H M Smith, HI $93,074 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $93,029 Wake Island, HI $93,074

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 April 01, 2026

$86,301

Average $93,549/year

$101,571

$7,192

Average $7,796/month

$8,464

$1,660

Average $1,799/week

$1,953

$41

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,571	$8,464	$1,953	$49
Average	$93,549	$7,796	$1,799	$45
25th Percentile	$86,301	$7,192	$1,660	$41

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