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 $48,089, a Process Technician (1-3 years)earns $54,628, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $64,676, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $122,737, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $149,005,

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 $58,650, California $58,428, Massachusetts $57,649. 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: $90,560; Chemical Process Technician: $64,624; Process Control Technician: $63,391; Senior Process Technician: $63,332; Process Engineering Technician III: $61,928.

Process Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Process Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Technician in Rhode Island is $54,921 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): $62,541
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,489 to $58,910
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,453

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Process Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,910	$4,909	$1,133	$28
Average	$54,921	$4,577	$1,056	$26
25th Percentile	$50,489	$4,207	$971	$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): $48,089
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,628
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,676
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,737
Expert (over 8 years): $149,005

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Process Technician	$48,089
Process T... Level Process Technician	$54,628
Process E... Level Process Technician	$64,676
Process E... Level Process Technician	$122,737
Process E... Level Process Technician	$149,005

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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: $58,650.
California: $58,428.
Massachusetts: $57,649.

District of Columbia $58,650 California $58,428 Massachusetts $57,649 Washington $57,437 New Jersey $57,416 Alaska $57,342 Connecticut $56,611 New York $56,314

Hawaii $55,366 Rhode Island $54,921 Maryland $54,619 Minnesota $54,206 Colorado $54,047 Illinois $53,994 Oregon $53,793 Delaware $53,644

New Hampshire $53,551 Virginia $53,343 Pennsylvania $52,733 Nevada $52,426 North Dakota $52,325 Michigan $52,167 Wisconsin $52,108 Vermont $51,992

Texas $51,669 Maine $51,647 Arizona $51,616 Ohio $51,579 Georgia $51,091 Indiana $50,848 Wyoming $50,800 Utah $50,726

Iowa $50,694 Kansas $50,440 Louisiana $50,365 North Carolina $50,339 Missouri $50,328 Florida $50,122 Montana $50,011 Nebraska $49,905

Kentucky $49,846 South Carolina $49,634 Tennessee $49,502 Idaho $49,449 New Mexico $49,062 Oklahoma $48,978 Alabama $48,665 South Dakota $48,141

Arkansas $47,855 West Virginia $47,701 Mississippi $47,240

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:

Adamsville: $55,822
Albion: $54,895
Ashaway: $56,033

Adamsville, RI $55,822 Albion, RI $54,895 Ashaway, RI $56,033 Barrington, RI $54,895 Block Island, RI $55,742 Bradford, RI $55,996 Bristol, RI $54,842 Carolina, RI $55,541

Charlestown, RI $55,599 Chepachet, RI $54,789 Clayville, RI $54,842 Coventry, RI $54,789 West Greenwich, RI $54,752 East Greenwich, RI $54,826 Exeter, RI $55,996 Fiskeville, RI $54,895

Forestdale, RI $54,842 Foster, RI $54,752 Glendale, RI $54,752 Greene, RI $55,366 Greenville, RI $54,895 Harmony, RI $54,879 Harrisville, RI $54,789 Hope, RI $54,895

Hope Valley, RI $56,033 Hopkinton, RI $56,049 Jamestown, RI $55,488 Kenyon, RI $55,980 Little Compton, RI $55,800 Manville, RI $54,895 Mapleville, RI $54,752 Newport, RI $55,498

Middletown, RI $55,732 North Kingstown, RI $54,736 North Scituate, RI $54,879 Oakland, RI $54,805 Pascoag, RI $54,773 Pawtucket, RI $54,895 Central Falls, RI $54,895 Cumberland, RI $54,895

Lincoln, RI $54,895 Portsmouth, RI $55,276 Prudence Island, RI $54,789 Rockville, RI $56,049 Saunderstown, RI $55,520 Shannock, RI $55,965 Slatersville, RI $54,842 Slocum, RI $55,520

Tiverton, RI $55,837 Wakefield, RI $55,461 Kingston, RI $55,472 Narragansett, RI $55,483 Peace Dale, RI $55,461 Warren, RI $54,879 Warwick, RI $54,895 Westerly, RI $56,065

West Kingston, RI $55,504 West Warwick, RI $54,895 Wood River Junction, RI $55,996 Woonsocket, RI $54,842 North Smithfield, RI $54,879 Wyoming, RI $55,980 Providence, RI $54,895 Cranston, RI $54,895

North Providence, RI $54,895 East Providence, RI $54,895 Riverside, RI $54,895 Rumford, RI $54,895 Smithfield, RI $54,895 Johnston, RI $54,895

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 February 01, 2026

$50,489

Average $54,921/year

$58,910

$4,207

Average $4,577/month

$4,909

$971

Average $1,056/week

$1,133

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,910	$4,909	$1,133	$28
Average	$54,921	$4,577	$1,056	$26
25th Percentile	$50,489	$4,207	$971	$24

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