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

A Process Technician's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $46,973, a Process Technician (1-3 years)earns $53,360, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $63,171, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $119,886, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $145,538,

What are the highest paying states for a Process Technician?

Process Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Technician roles are District of Columbia $58,652, California $58,430, Massachusetts $57,651. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Technician roles make?

Salaries for Process Technician level roles vary by specialization: Process Operations Technician: $90,546; Chemical Process Technician: $64,608; Process Control Technician: $63,388; Senior Process Technician: $63,334; Process Engineering Technician III: $61,927.

Process Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Technician in Delaware is $53,646 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,083
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,306 to $57,539
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,354

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Process Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,539	$4,795	$1,107	$28
Average	$53,646	$4,471	$1,032	$26
25th Percentile	$49,306	$4,109	$948	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Process Technician Salaries

A Process Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Technician'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): $46,973
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,360
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,171
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,886
Expert (over 8 years): $145,538

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Process Technician	$46,973
Process T... Level Process Technician	$53,360
Process E... Level Process Technician	$63,171
Process E... Level Process Technician	$119,886
Process E... Level Process Technician	$145,538

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

District of Columbia: $58,652.
California: $58,430.
Massachusetts: $57,651.

District of Columbia $58,652 California $58,430 Massachusetts $57,651 Washington $57,439 New Jersey $57,418 Alaska $57,344 Connecticut $56,613 New York $56,316

Hawaii $55,368 Rhode Island $54,923 Maryland $54,621 Minnesota $54,208 Colorado $54,049 Illinois $53,996 Oregon $53,795 Delaware $53,646

New Hampshire $53,553 Virginia $53,344 Pennsylvania $52,735 Nevada $52,428 North Dakota $52,327 Michigan $52,168 Wisconsin $52,110 Vermont $51,993

Texas $51,670 Maine $51,649 Arizona $51,617 Ohio $51,580 Georgia $51,093 Indiana $50,849 Wyoming $50,802 Utah $50,727

Iowa $50,696 Kansas $50,441 Louisiana $50,367 North Carolina $50,341 Missouri $50,330 Florida $50,124 Montana $50,012 Nebraska $49,906

Kentucky $49,848 South Carolina $49,636 Tennessee $49,504 Idaho $49,451 New Mexico $49,064 Oklahoma $48,979 Alabama $48,667 South Dakota $48,142

Arkansas $47,856 West Virginia $47,703 Mississippi $47,242

Top Paying Cities for Process Technicians

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: $55,522
Little Creek: $55,008
Magnolia: $55,235

Lincoln, DE $55,522 Little Creek, DE $55,008 Magnolia, DE $55,235 Milford, DE $55,522 Marydel, DE $54,801 Millsboro, DE $55,522 Millville, DE $55,892 Milton, DE $55,522

Nassau, DE $55,522 Ocean View, DE $55,892 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,892 Seaford, DE $54,939 Selbyville, DE $55,892 Smyrna, DE $54,738 Viola, DE $55,235 Woodside, DE $55,077

Bear, DE $54,335 Newark, DE $54,356 Claymont, DE $54,398 Delaware City, DE $54,356 Hockessin, DE $54,398 Kirkwood, DE $54,356 Middletown, DE $54,626 Montchanin, DE $54,398

New Castle, DE $54,398 Odessa, DE $54,700 Port Penn, DE $54,208 Rockland, DE $54,398 Saint Georges, DE $54,356 Townsend, DE $54,621 Winterthur, DE $54,398 Lewes, DE $55,522

Wilmington, DE $54,398 Dover, DE $54,981 Dover Afb, DE $55,108 Bethany Beach, DE $55,892 Bethel, DE $54,939 Bridgeville, DE $55,522 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,039 Cheswold, DE $54,854

Clayton, DE $54,716 Dagsboro, DE $55,892 Delmar, DE $54,939 Ellendale, DE $55,522 Felton, DE $55,522 Fenwick Island, DE $55,892 Frankford, DE $55,892 Frederica, DE $55,522

Georgetown, DE $55,522 Greenwood, DE $55,522 Harbeson, DE $55,522 Harrington, DE $55,522 Hartly, DE $54,690 Houston, DE $55,522 Kenton, DE $54,716 Laurel, DE $54,939

Yorklyn, DE $54,398

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

Understanding how a Process Technician'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 January 01, 2026

$49,306

Average $53,646/year

$57,539

$4,109

Average $4,471/month

$4,795

$948

Average $1,032/week

$1,107

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,539	$4,795	$1,107	$28
Average	$53,646	$4,471	$1,032	$26
25th Percentile	$49,306	$4,109	$948	$24

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