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

A Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $89,709, a Process Engineer (2-4 years)earns $102,820, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,144, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,505, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $121,747,

What are the highest paying states for a Process Engineer?

Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $113,042, California $112,613, Massachusetts $111,112. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Biopharma Process Engineer V: $166,764; Biopharma Process Engineer IV: $137,564; Specialist Process Engineer: $134,690; Biopharma Process Engineer III: $111,357; Senior Process Engineer: $110,193.

Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Engineer in Delaware is $103,394 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,285
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,167 to $111,188
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,587

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Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,188	$9,266	$2,138	$53
Average	$103,394	$8,616	$1,988	$50
25th Percentile	$96,167	$8,014	$1,849	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineer Salaries

A 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 Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $89,709
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,820
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,144
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,505
Expert (over 8 years): $121,747

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Process Engineer	$89,709
Process E... Level Process Engineer	$102,820
Process E... Level Process Engineer	$114,144
Process E... Level Process Engineer	$139,505
Process E... Level Process Engineer	$121,747

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

District of Columbia: $113,042.
California: $112,613.
Massachusetts: $111,112.

District of Columbia $113,042 California $112,613 Massachusetts $111,112 Washington $110,704 New Jersey $110,663 Alaska $110,520 Connecticut $109,111 New York $108,539

Hawaii $106,712 Rhode Island $105,854 Maryland $105,272 Minnesota $104,476 Colorado $104,170 Illinois $104,067 Oregon $103,680 Delaware $103,394

New Hampshire $103,214 Virginia $102,812 Pennsylvania $101,638 Nevada $101,045 North Dakota $100,851 Michigan $100,545 Wisconsin $100,433 Vermont $100,208

Texas $99,585 Maine $99,545 Arizona $99,483 Ohio $99,412 Georgia $98,473 Indiana $98,003 Wyoming $97,911 Utah $97,768

Iowa $97,707 Kansas $97,217 Louisiana $97,074 North Carolina $97,023 Missouri $97,002 Florida $96,604 Montana $96,390 Nebraska $96,186

Kentucky $96,073 South Carolina $95,665 Tennessee $95,410 Idaho $95,308 New Mexico $94,562 Oklahoma $94,399 Alabama $93,797 South Dakota $92,786

Arkansas $92,234 West Virginia $91,938 Mississippi $91,050

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $107,008
Little Creek: $106,018
Magnolia: $106,457

Lincoln, DE $107,008 Little Creek, DE $106,018 Magnolia, DE $106,457 Milford, DE $107,008 Marydel, DE $105,619 Millsboro, DE $107,008 Millville, DE $107,723 Milton, DE $107,008

Nassau, DE $107,008 Ocean View, DE $107,723 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,723 Seaford, DE $105,885 Selbyville, DE $107,723 Smyrna, DE $105,497 Viola, DE $106,457 Woodside, DE $106,150

Bear, DE $104,721 Newark, DE $104,762 Claymont, DE $104,843 Delaware City, DE $104,762 Hockessin, DE $104,843 Kirkwood, DE $104,762 Middletown, DE $105,282 Montchanin, DE $104,843

New Castle, DE $104,843 Odessa, DE $105,425 Port Penn, DE $104,476 Rockland, DE $104,843 Saint Georges, DE $104,762 Townsend, DE $105,272 Winterthur, DE $104,843 Lewes, DE $107,008

Wilmington, DE $104,843 Dover, DE $105,966 Dover Afb, DE $106,212 Bethany Beach, DE $107,723 Bethel, DE $105,885 Bridgeville, DE $107,008 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,079 Cheswold, DE $105,721

Clayton, DE $105,456 Dagsboro, DE $107,723 Delmar, DE $105,885 Ellendale, DE $107,008 Felton, DE $107,008 Fenwick Island, DE $107,723 Frankford, DE $107,723 Frederica, DE $107,008

Georgetown, DE $107,008 Greenwood, DE $107,008 Harbeson, DE $107,008 Harrington, DE $107,008 Hartly, DE $105,405 Houston, DE $107,008 Kenton, DE $105,456 Laurel, DE $105,885

Yorklyn, DE $104,843

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

Understanding how a 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

$96,167

Average $103,394/year

$111,188

$8,014

Average $8,616/month

$9,266

$1,849

Average $1,988/week

$2,138

$46

Average $50/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,188	$9,266	$2,138	$53
Average	$103,394	$8,616	$1,988	$50
25th Percentile	$96,167	$8,014	$1,849	$46

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