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 $64,500, an Asst. Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $72,240, an Entry Level Process Engineer (0-0 years)earns $82,361, a Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $104,127,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Process Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Process Engineer in Rhode Island is $81,689 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,959
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,020 to $92,823
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,216

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Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,823	$7,735	$1,785	$45
Average	$81,689	$6,807	$1,571	$39
25th Percentile	$72,020	$6,002	$1,385	$35

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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:

Adamsville: $83,029
Albion: $81,650
Ashaway: $83,344

Adamsville, RI $83,029 Albion, RI $81,650 Ashaway, RI $83,344 Barrington, RI $81,650 Block Island, RI $82,911 Bradford, RI $83,289 Bristol, RI $81,571 Carolina, RI $82,611

Charlestown, RI $82,698 Chepachet, RI $81,492 Clayville, RI $81,571 Coventry, RI $81,492 West Greenwich, RI $81,437 East Greenwich, RI $81,548 Exeter, RI $83,289 Fiskeville, RI $81,650

Forestdale, RI $81,571 Foster, RI $81,437 Glendale, RI $81,437 Greene, RI $82,351 Greenville, RI $81,650 Harmony, RI $81,626 Harrisville, RI $81,492 Hope, RI $81,650

Hope Valley, RI $83,344 Hopkinton, RI $83,368 Jamestown, RI $82,533 Kenyon, RI $83,265 Little Compton, RI $82,997 Manville, RI $81,650 Mapleville, RI $81,437 Newport, RI $82,548

Middletown, RI $82,895 North Kingstown, RI $81,414 North Scituate, RI $81,626 Oakland, RI $81,516 Pascoag, RI $81,469 Pawtucket, RI $81,650 Central Falls, RI $81,650 Cumberland, RI $81,650

Lincoln, RI $81,650 Portsmouth, RI $82,217 Prudence Island, RI $81,492 Rockville, RI $83,368 Saunderstown, RI $82,580 Shannock, RI $83,242 Slatersville, RI $81,571 Slocum, RI $82,580

Tiverton, RI $83,053 Wakefield, RI $82,493 Kingston, RI $82,509 Narragansett, RI $82,525 Peace Dale, RI $82,493 Warren, RI $81,626 Warwick, RI $81,650 Westerly, RI $83,391

West Kingston, RI $82,556 West Warwick, RI $81,650 Wood River Junction, RI $83,289 Woonsocket, RI $81,571 North Smithfield, RI $81,626 Wyoming, RI $83,265 Providence, RI $81,650 Cranston, RI $81,650

North Providence, RI $81,650 East Providence, RI $81,650 Riverside, RI $81,650 Rumford, RI $81,650 Smithfield, RI $81,650 Johnston, RI $81,650

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

$72,020

Average $81,689/year

$92,823

$6,002

Average $6,807/month

$7,735

$1,385

Average $1,571/week

$1,785

$35

Average $39/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,823	$7,735	$1,785	$45
Average	$81,689	$6,807	$1,571	$39
25th Percentile	$72,020	$6,002	$1,385	$35

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