Advanced Process Control Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advanced Process Control Engineer in the United States is $86,355 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,588
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,043 to $93,282
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,385
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Advanced Process Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,282 $7,773 $1,794 $45
Average $86,355 $7,196 $1,661 $42
25th Percentile $79,043 $6,587 $1,520 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Process Control Engineer Salaries

An Advanced Process Control 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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Process Control 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): $86,863
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,553
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,507
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,073
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,849
Levels Salary
Advanced ... Level Advanced Process Control Engineer$86,863
Process E... Level Advanced Process Control Engineer$99,553
Process E... Level Advanced Process Control Engineer$110,507
Process E... Level Advanced Process Control Engineer$135,073
Process E... Level Advanced Process Control Engineer$117,849
$86,863 0 yr
$99,553 < 2 yrs
$110,507 2-4 yrs
$135,073 5-8 yrs
$117,849 > 8 yrs
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How Do Advanced Process Control 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 Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $95,613.
  • California: $95,250.
  • Massachusetts: $93,981.

Top Paying Cities for Advanced Process Control 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: $108,920
  • San Francisco: $107,727
  • Oakland: $105,457

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.14% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Design Engineering (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Analysis 6.14%
Design Engineering 1.88%
PowerPoint 1.46%
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 Engineer's salary.
  • Semiconductors: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Six Sigma: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Semiconductors
 $94,991
10%
Mechanical Engineering
 $93,264
8%
Six Sigma
 $93,264
8%
Lean
 $92,400
7%
Collaboration
 $92,400
7%
Process Development
 $92,400
7%
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Advanced Process Control Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Advanced Process Control Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Advanced Process Control Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Advanced Process Control Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Advanced Process Control Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$103,626$50.020%
Energy & Utilities$99,309$48.015%
Aerospace & Defense$94,991$46.010%
Software & Networking$94,991$46.010%
Telecom$94,991$46.010%

How Education impacts an Advanced Process Control Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Advanced Process Control Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $75,272 and $78,139).

Advanced Process Control Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Advanced Process Control Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.3%
High School 2.3%
Associates 3.5%
Bachelors 62.6%
Masters 27.0%
Doctorate 4.6%
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Advanced Process Control Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced Process Control 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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Average $86,355/year
$93,282
$6,587
Average $7,196/month
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Average $1,661/week
$1,794
$38
Average $42/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $93,282 $7,773 $1,794 $45
Average $86,355 $7,196 $1,661 $42
25th Percentile $79,043 $6,587 $1,520 $38

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Salary Trends for Advanced Process Control Engineer

Salaries for an Advanced Process Control Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $70,062 in 2023 to around $70,485 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advanced Process Control Engineer salary trends, .

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