What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level 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 An Entry Level Process Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $63,001, an Asst. Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $70,561, an Entry Level Process Engineer (0-0 years)earns $80,446, a Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $101,706,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Process Engineer?

Entry Level Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,236, California $86,905, Massachusetts $85,747. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,026; engineer entry level: $88,560; Entry Process Engineer: $86,600; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Chemical Process Engineer, Entry: $84,863.

Entry Level Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Process Engineer in Delaware is $79,791 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,566
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,346 to $90,665
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,747

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Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,665	$7,555	$1,744	$44
Average	$79,791	$6,649	$1,534	$38
25th Percentile	$70,346	$5,862	$1,353	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Do Entry Level 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 Entry Level Process Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,236.
California: $86,905.
Massachusetts: $85,747.

District of Columbia $87,236 California $86,905 Massachusetts $85,747 Washington $85,432 New Jersey $85,400 Alaska $85,290 Connecticut $84,203 New York $83,762

Hawaii $82,351 Rhode Island $81,689 Maryland $81,240 Minnesota $80,626 Colorado $80,389 Illinois $80,311 Oregon $80,011 Delaware $79,791

New Hampshire $79,652 Virginia $79,342 Pennsylvania $78,435 Nevada $77,978 North Dakota $77,829 Michigan $77,592 Wisconsin $77,506 Vermont $77,332

Texas $76,852 Maine $76,820 Arizona $76,773 Ohio $76,718 Georgia $75,993 Indiana $75,631 Wyoming $75,560 Utah $75,449

Iowa $75,402 Kansas $75,024 Louisiana $74,914 North Carolina $74,874 Missouri $74,858 Florida $74,551 Montana $74,386 Nebraska $74,228

Kentucky $74,141 South Carolina $73,826 Tennessee $73,629 Idaho $73,550 New Mexico $72,975 Oklahoma $72,849 Alabama $72,384 South Dakota $71,604

Arkansas $71,179 West Virginia $70,950 Mississippi $70,265

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $82,580
Little Creek: $81,816
Magnolia: $82,154

Lincoln, DE $82,580 Little Creek, DE $81,816 Magnolia, DE $82,154 Milford, DE $82,580 Marydel, DE $81,508 Millsboro, DE $82,580 Millville, DE $83,131 Milton, DE $82,580

Nassau, DE $82,580 Ocean View, DE $83,131 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,131 Seaford, DE $81,713 Selbyville, DE $83,131 Smyrna, DE $81,414 Viola, DE $82,154 Woodside, DE $81,918

Bear, DE $80,815 Newark, DE $80,846 Claymont, DE $80,909 Delaware City, DE $80,846 Hockessin, DE $80,909 Kirkwood, DE $80,846 Middletown, DE $81,248 Montchanin, DE $80,909

New Castle, DE $80,909 Odessa, DE $81,359 Port Penn, DE $80,626 Rockland, DE $80,909 Saint Georges, DE $80,846 Townsend, DE $81,240 Winterthur, DE $80,909 Lewes, DE $82,580

Wilmington, DE $80,909 Dover, DE $81,776 Dover Afb, DE $81,965 Bethany Beach, DE $83,131 Bethel, DE $81,713 Bridgeville, DE $82,580 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,863 Cheswold, DE $81,587

Clayton, DE $81,382 Dagsboro, DE $83,131 Delmar, DE $81,713 Ellendale, DE $82,580 Felton, DE $82,580 Fenwick Island, DE $83,131 Frankford, DE $83,131 Frederica, DE $82,580

Georgetown, DE $82,580 Greenwood, DE $82,580 Harbeson, DE $82,580 Harrington, DE $82,580 Hartly, DE $81,343 Houston, DE $82,580 Kenton, DE $81,382 Laurel, DE $81,713

Yorklyn, DE $80,909

Entry Level Process Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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 April 01, 2026

$70,346

Average $79,791/year

$90,665

$5,862

Average $6,649/month

$7,555

$1,353

Average $1,534/week

$1,744

$34

Average $38/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,665	$7,555	$1,744	$44
Average	$79,791	$6,649	$1,534	$38
25th Percentile	$70,346	$5,862	$1,353	$34

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