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

A Staff Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,444 for beginners, reaching about $90,319 at mid-level, and approach $91,445 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Staff Process Engineer?

Staff Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $97,886, California $97,515, Massachusetts $96,215. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Staff Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Staff Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Biopharma Process Engineer V: $166,756; Biopharma Process Engineer IV: $137,558; Specialist Process Engineer: $134,690; Biopharma Process Engineer III: $111,359; Staff Engineer: $108,729.

Staff Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Staff Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Process Engineer in Delaware is $89,532 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,150
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,570 to $97,183
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,232

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Staff Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,183	$8,099	$1,869	$47
Average	$89,532	$7,461	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$82,570	$6,881	$1,588	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Staff Process Engineer Salaries

A Staff 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 Staff Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff 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): $88,444
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,969
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,319
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,219
Expert (over 8 years): $91,445

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Staff Process Engineer	$88,444
Intermediate Level Staff Process Engineer	$88,969
Senior Level Staff Process Engineer	$90,319
Specialist Level Staff Process Engineer	$91,219
Expert Level Staff Process Engineer	$91,445

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

District of Columbia: $97,886.
California: $97,515.
Massachusetts: $96,215.

District of Columbia $97,886 California $97,515 Massachusetts $96,215 Washington $95,862 New Jersey $95,826 Alaska $95,703 Connecticut $94,482 New York $93,987

Hawaii $92,405 Rhode Island $91,662 Maryland $91,158 Minnesota $90,469 Colorado $90,203 Illinois $90,115 Oregon $89,779 Delaware $89,532

New Hampshire $89,376 Virginia $89,028 Pennsylvania $88,011 Nevada $87,498 North Dakota $87,330 Michigan $87,065 Wisconsin $86,968 Vermont $86,773

Texas $86,234 Maine $86,199 Arizona $86,146 Ohio $86,084 Georgia $85,270 Indiana $84,864 Wyoming $84,784 Utah $84,660

Iowa $84,607 Kansas $84,183 Louisiana $84,059 North Carolina $84,015 Missouri $83,997 Florida $83,652 Montana $83,467 Nebraska $83,290

Kentucky $83,193 South Carolina $82,839 Tennessee $82,618 Idaho $82,530 New Mexico $81,884 Oklahoma $81,743 Alabama $81,221 South Dakota $80,346

Arkansas $79,869 West Virginia $79,612 Mississippi $78,843

Top Paying Cities for Staff 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: $92,661
Little Creek: $91,804
Magnolia: $92,184

Lincoln, DE $92,661 Little Creek, DE $91,804 Magnolia, DE $92,184 Milford, DE $92,661 Marydel, DE $91,459 Millsboro, DE $92,661 Millville, DE $93,280 Milton, DE $92,661

Nassau, DE $92,661 Ocean View, DE $93,280 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,280 Seaford, DE $91,689 Selbyville, DE $93,280 Smyrna, DE $91,353 Viola, DE $92,184 Woodside, DE $91,919

Bear, DE $90,681 Newark, DE $90,716 Claymont, DE $90,787 Delaware City, DE $90,716 Hockessin, DE $90,787 Kirkwood, DE $90,716 Middletown, DE $91,167 Montchanin, DE $90,787

New Castle, DE $90,787 Odessa, DE $91,291 Port Penn, DE $90,469 Rockland, DE $90,787 Saint Georges, DE $90,716 Townsend, DE $91,158 Winterthur, DE $90,787 Lewes, DE $92,661

Wilmington, DE $90,787 Dover, DE $91,759 Dover Afb, DE $91,972 Bethany Beach, DE $93,280 Bethel, DE $91,689 Bridgeville, DE $92,661 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,857 Cheswold, DE $91,547

Clayton, DE $91,317 Dagsboro, DE $93,280 Delmar, DE $91,689 Ellendale, DE $92,661 Felton, DE $92,661 Fenwick Island, DE $93,280 Frankford, DE $93,280 Frederica, DE $92,661

Georgetown, DE $92,661 Greenwood, DE $92,661 Harbeson, DE $92,661 Harrington, DE $92,661 Hartly, DE $91,273 Houston, DE $92,661 Kenton, DE $91,317 Laurel, DE $91,689

Yorklyn, DE $90,787

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

Understanding how a Staff 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 January 01, 2026

$82,570

Average $89,532/year

$97,183

$6,881

Average $7,461/month

$8,099

$1,588

Average $1,722/week

$1,869

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,183	$8,099	$1,869	$47
Average	$89,532	$7,461	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$82,570	$6,881	$1,588	$40

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