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

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Process Engineer?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Process Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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 $62,993, an Asst. Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $70,573, an Entry Level Process Engineer (0-0 years)earns $80,496, a Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $101,807,

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 $87,290, California $86,959, Massachusetts $85,800. 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: $106,117; engineer entry level: $88,545; Entry Process Engineer: $86,700; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,101; Chemical Process Engineer, Entry: $84,853.

Entry Level Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Process Engineer in Delaware is $79,840 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): $100,625
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,386 to $90,720
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,780

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Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,720	$7,560	$1,745	$44
Average	$79,840	$6,653	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$70,386	$5,866	$1,354	$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: $87,290.
California: $86,959.
Massachusetts: $85,800.

District of Columbia $87,290 California $86,959 Massachusetts $85,800 Washington $85,485 New Jersey $85,453 Alaska $85,343 Connecticut $84,255 New York $83,813

Hawaii $82,402 Rhode Island $81,740 Maryland $81,290 Minnesota $80,676 Colorado $80,439 Illinois $80,360 Oregon $80,061 Delaware $79,840

New Hampshire $79,701 Virginia $79,390 Pennsylvania $78,484 Nevada $78,027 North Dakota $77,877 Michigan $77,640 Wisconsin $77,554 Vermont $77,380

Texas $76,899 Maine $76,868 Arizona $76,820 Ohio $76,765 Georgia $76,040 Indiana $75,677 Wyoming $75,606 Utah $75,496

Iowa $75,449 Kansas $75,070 Louisiana $74,960 North Carolina $74,920 Missouri $74,905 Florida $74,597 Montana $74,432 Nebraska $74,274

Kentucky $74,187 South Carolina $73,872 Tennessee $73,675 Idaho $73,596 New Mexico $73,020 Oklahoma $72,894 Alabama $72,429 South Dakota $71,649

Arkansas $71,223 West Virginia $70,994 Mississippi $70,308

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: $79,480
Little Creek: $80,062
Magnolia: $79,947

Lincoln, DE $79,480 Little Creek, DE $80,062 Magnolia, DE $79,947 Milford, DE $79,682 Marydel, DE $79,813 Millsboro, DE $79,147 Millville, DE $79,269 Milton, DE $79,406

Nassau, DE $79,464 Ocean View, DE $79,256 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,408 Seaford, DE $79,453 Selbyville, DE $79,124 Smyrna, DE $80,117 Viola, DE $79,748 Woodside, DE $79,963

Bear, DE $79,778 Newark, DE $79,748 Claymont, DE $79,912 Delaware City, DE $79,828 Hockessin, DE $79,741 Kirkwood, DE $79,813 Middletown, DE $79,844 Montchanin, DE $79,759

New Castle, DE $79,771 Odessa, DE $79,883 Port Penn, DE $79,937 Rockland, DE $79,767 Saint Georges, DE $79,819 Townsend, DE $79,942 Winterthur, DE $79,777 Lewes, DE $79,437

Wilmington, DE $79,745 Dover, DE $80,062 Dover Afb, DE $79,640 Bethany Beach, DE $79,172 Bethel, DE $79,254 Bridgeville, DE $79,441 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,837 Cheswold, DE $80,036

Clayton, DE $80,039 Dagsboro, DE $79,117 Delmar, DE $78,990 Ellendale, DE $79,230 Felton, DE $79,676 Fenwick Island, DE $79,134 Frankford, DE $78,996 Frederica, DE $79,755

Georgetown, DE $79,087 Greenwood, DE $79,454 Harbeson, DE $79,171 Harrington, DE $79,575 Hartly, DE $79,823 Houston, DE $79,461 Kenton, DE $80,042 Laurel, DE $79,040

Yorklyn, DE $79,765

Entry Level Process Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Process Engineer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Entry Level Process Engineer positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Entry Level Process Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Entry Level Process Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$87,824	$42.0	10%

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 August 01, 2026

$70,386

Average $79,840/year

$90,720

$5,866

Average $6,653/month

$7,560

$1,354

Average $1,535/week

$1,745

$34

Average $38/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,720	$7,560	$1,745	$44
Average	$79,840	$6,653	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$70,386	$5,866	$1,354	$34

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