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: starting around $76,475 for beginners, reaching about $78,180 at mid-level, and approach $82,171 for experts.

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 $87,195, California $86,865, Massachusetts $85,707. 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: $105,960; engineer entry level: $88,571; Entry Process Engineer: $86,600; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Chemical Process Engineer, Entry: $84,869.

Entry Level Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Process Engineer in Delaware is $79,753 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): $100,530
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,312 to $90,629
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,716

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Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,629	$7,552	$1,743	$44
Average	$79,753	$6,646	$1,534	$38
25th Percentile	$70,312	$5,859	$1,352	$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 Experience Level Affects Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $76,475
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,131
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,180
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,491
Expert (over 8 years): $82,171

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Process Engineer	$76,475
Intermediate Level Entry Level Process Engineer	$77,131
Senior Level Entry Level Process Engineer	$78,180
Specialist Level Entry Level Process Engineer	$79,491
Expert Level Entry Level Process Engineer	$82,171

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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: $87,195.
California: $86,865.
Massachusetts: $85,707.

District of Columbia $87,195 California $86,865 Massachusetts $85,707 Washington $85,392 New Jersey $85,360 Alaska $85,250 Connecticut $84,163 New York $83,722

Hawaii $82,313 Rhode Island $81,651 Maryland $81,202 Minnesota $80,588 Colorado $80,352 Illinois $80,273 Oregon $79,974 Delaware $79,753

New Hampshire $79,615 Virginia $79,304 Pennsylvania $78,399 Nevada $77,942 North Dakota $77,792 Michigan $77,556 Wisconsin $77,469 Vermont $77,296

Texas $76,816 Maine $76,784 Arizona $76,737 Ohio $76,682 Georgia $75,957 Indiana $75,595 Wyoming $75,524 Utah $75,414

Iowa $75,367 Kansas $74,989 Louisiana $74,878 North Carolina $74,839 Missouri $74,823 Florida $74,516 Montana $74,351 Nebraska $74,193

Kentucky $74,107 South Carolina $73,792 Tennessee $73,595 Idaho $73,516 New Mexico $72,941 Oklahoma $72,815 Alabama $72,350 South Dakota $71,571

Arkansas $71,145 West Virginia $70,917 Mississippi $70,232

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: $82,541
Little Creek: $81,777
Magnolia: $82,116

Lincoln, DE $82,541 Little Creek, DE $81,777 Magnolia, DE $82,116 Milford, DE $82,541 Marydel, DE $81,470 Millsboro, DE $82,541 Millville, DE $83,092 Milton, DE $82,541

Nassau, DE $82,541 Ocean View, DE $83,092 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,092 Seaford, DE $81,675 Selbyville, DE $83,092 Smyrna, DE $81,375 Viola, DE $82,116 Woodside, DE $81,879

Bear, DE $80,777 Newark, DE $80,808 Claymont, DE $80,871 Delaware City, DE $80,808 Hockessin, DE $80,871 Kirkwood, DE $80,808 Middletown, DE $81,210 Montchanin, DE $80,871

New Castle, DE $80,871 Odessa, DE $81,320 Port Penn, DE $80,588 Rockland, DE $80,871 Saint Georges, DE $80,808 Townsend, DE $81,202 Winterthur, DE $80,871 Lewes, DE $82,541

Wilmington, DE $80,871 Dover, DE $81,738 Dover Afb, DE $81,927 Bethany Beach, DE $83,092 Bethel, DE $81,675 Bridgeville, DE $82,541 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,824 Cheswold, DE $81,549

Clayton, DE $81,344 Dagsboro, DE $83,092 Delmar, DE $81,675 Ellendale, DE $82,541 Felton, DE $82,541 Fenwick Island, DE $83,092 Frankford, DE $83,092 Frederica, DE $82,541

Georgetown, DE $82,541 Greenwood, DE $82,541 Harbeson, DE $82,541 Harrington, DE $82,541 Hartly, DE $81,305 Houston, DE $82,541 Kenton, DE $81,344 Laurel, DE $81,675

Yorklyn, DE $80,871

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 January 01, 2026

$70,312

Average $79,753/year

$90,629

$5,859

Average $6,646/month

$7,552

$1,352

Average $1,534/week

$1,743

$34

Average $38/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,629	$7,552	$1,743	$44
Average	$79,753	$6,646	$1,534	$38
25th Percentile	$70,312	$5,859	$1,352	$34

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