Process Controls Applications Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Process Controls Applications Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Controls Applications Engineer in the United States is $78,452 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,920
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,912 to $86,025
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,958
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Process Controls Applications Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $86,025 $7,169 $1,654 $41
Average $78,452 $6,538 $1,509 $38
25th Percentile $71,912 $5,993 $1,383 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Process Controls Applications Engineer Salaries

A Process Controls Applications 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Process Controls Applications Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Controls Applications 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): $77,895
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,413
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,244
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,876
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,242
Levels Salary
Process C... Level Process Controls Applications Engineer$77,895
Technical... Level Process Controls Applications Engineer$100,413
Technical... Level Process Controls Applications Engineer$110,244
Technical... Level Process Controls Applications Engineer$139,876
Technical... Level Process Controls Applications Engineer$158,242
$77,895 0 yr
$100,413 < 2 yrs
$110,244 2-4 yrs
$139,876 5-8 yrs
$158,242 > 8 yrs
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How Do Process Controls Applications 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 Controls Applications Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $86,862.
  • California: $86,533.
  • Massachusetts: $85,379.

Top Paying Cities for Process Controls Applications 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:

  • San Jose: $98,952
  • San Francisco: $97,979
  • Oakland: $95,806

What Skills Can Increase a Process Controls Applications Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.96% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Software Engineering (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): Software engineering is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic method. Notable definitions of software engineering include: "the systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software"—The Bureau of Labor Statistics—IEEE Systems and software engineering - Vocabulary "The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software"—IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology "an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production"—Ian Sommerville "the establishment and use of sound engineering principles in order to economically obtain software that is reliable and works efficiently on real machines"—Fritz Bauer
  • Product Development (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.96%
Software Engineering 2.57%
Product Development 1.68%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Process Controls Applications Engineer's salary.
  • Penetration Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Application Security: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Code Review: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Penetration Testing
 $91,004
16%
Application Security
 $89,435
14%
Code Review
 $84,728
8%
Semiconductors
 $84,728
8%
Information Security
 $84,728
8%
Web Applications
 $83,944
7%
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How Education impacts a Process Controls Applications Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Process Controls Applications Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Process Controls Applications Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $76,094 and $81,084).

Process Controls Applications Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Process Controls Applications Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.2%
High School 3.2%
Associates 9.3%
Bachelors 57.8%
Masters 25.9%
Doctorate 3.8%
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Process Controls Applications Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Controls Applications 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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$71,912
Average $78,452/year
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Average $6,538/month
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Average $1,509/week
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Average $38/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $86,025 $7,169 $1,654 $41
Average $78,452 $6,538 $1,509 $38
25th Percentile $71,912 $5,993 $1,383 $35

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Salary Trends for Process Controls Applications Engineer

Salaries for a Process Controls Applications Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,727 in 2023 to around $81,611 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Process Controls Applications Engineer salary trends, .

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