Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer in the United States is $90,187 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,020
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,426 to $95,857
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,271
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Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $95,857 $7,988 $1,843 $46
Average $90,187 $7,516 $1,734 $43
25th Percentile $83,426 $6,952 $1,604 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer Salaries

An Advanced Process Control (APC) 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 Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Process Control (APC) 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): $78,062
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,005
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,718
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,262
  • Expert (over 8 years): $163,406
Levels Salary
Packaging... Level Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer$78,062
Advanced ... Level Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer$89,005
Packaging... Level Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer$105,718
Packaging... Level Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer$130,262
Packaging... Level Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer$163,406
$78,062 0 yr
$89,005 < 2 yrs
$105,718 2-4 yrs
$130,262 5-8 yrs
$163,406 > 8 yrs
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How Do Advanced Process Control (APC) 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 Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $99,854.
  • California: $99,476.
  • Massachusetts: $98,150.

Top Paying Cities for Advanced Process Control (APC) 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: $113,752
  • San Francisco: $112,634
  • Oakland: $110,136

What Skills Can Increase an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Product Development (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.
  • Lean (Mentioned in 0.78% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing, or lean production, is a system of techniques and activities for running a manufacturing or service operation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 2.34%
Product Development 1.3%
Lean 0.78%
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 an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer's salary.
  • Business Acumen: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Verification and Validation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Acumen
 $110,929
23%
Verification and Validation
 $99,205
10%
Mechanical Engineering
 $96,500
7%
Operations Management
 $96,500
7%
Commitment
 $96,500
7%
Decision Making
 $94,696
5%
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How Education impacts an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $84,986 and $88,834).

Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 1.7%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 75.0%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced Process Control (APC) 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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$83,426
Average $90,187/year
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Average $7,516/month
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Average $1,734/week
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Average $43/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $95,857 $7,988 $1,843 $46
Average $90,187 $7,516 $1,734 $43
25th Percentile $83,426 $6,952 $1,604 $40

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Salary Trends for Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer

Salaries for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,816 in 2023 to around $90,513 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer salary trends, .

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