What are the main factors that influence a Process Validation Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Process Validation Engineer's salary?

A Process Validation Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $98,457 for beginners, reaching about $100,862 at mid-level, and approach $104,099 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Process Validation Engineer?

Process Validation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Validation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $107,127, California $106,721, Massachusetts $105,299. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Process Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Validation Process Engineer IV: $138,460; Validation Engineer IV: $138,460; Validation Process Engineer III: $114,480; Validation Engineer III: $114,472; QA/Validation Engineer III: $100,800.

Process Validation Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Process Validation Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Validation Engineer in Rhode Island is $100,316 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,608
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,444 to $106,226
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,277

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Process Validation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,226	$8,852	$2,043	$51
Average	$100,316	$8,360	$1,929	$48
25th Percentile	$92,444	$7,704	$1,778	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Process Validation Engineer Salaries

A Process Validation 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 Process Validation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Validation 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): $98,457
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,676
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,862
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,174
Expert (over 8 years): $104,099

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Process Validation Engineer	$98,457
Intermediate Level Process Validation Engineer	$98,676
Senior Level Process Validation Engineer	$100,862
Specialist Level Process Validation Engineer	$103,174
Expert Level Process Validation Engineer	$104,099

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How Do Process Validation 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 Process Validation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,127.
California: $106,721.
Massachusetts: $105,299.

District of Columbia $107,127 California $106,721 Massachusetts $105,299 Washington $104,912 New Jersey $104,873 Alaska $104,738 Connecticut $103,402 New York $102,860

Hawaii $101,129 Rhode Island $100,316 Maryland $99,764 Minnesota $99,010 Colorado $98,719 Illinois $98,623 Oregon $98,255 Delaware $97,984

New Hampshire $97,814 Virginia $97,432 Pennsylvania $96,320 Nevada $95,759 North Dakota $95,575 Michigan $95,285 Wisconsin $95,178 Vermont $94,965

Texas $94,375 Maine $94,336 Arizona $94,278 Ohio $94,211 Georgia $93,320 Indiana $92,875 Wyoming $92,788 Utah $92,653

Iowa $92,595 Kansas $92,130 Louisiana $91,995 North Carolina $91,946 Missouri $91,927 Florida $91,550 Montana $91,347 Nebraska $91,153

Kentucky $91,047 South Carolina $90,660 Tennessee $90,418 Idaho $90,321 New Mexico $89,615 Oklahoma $89,460 Alabama $88,889 South Dakota $87,931

Arkansas $87,409 West Virginia $87,128 Mississippi $86,286

Top Paying Cities for Process Validation 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: $101,961
Albion: $100,267
Ashaway: $102,348

Adamsville, RI $101,961 Albion, RI $100,267 Ashaway, RI $102,348 Barrington, RI $100,267 Block Island, RI $101,815 Bradford, RI $102,280 Bristol, RI $100,171 Carolina, RI $101,448

Charlestown, RI $101,554 Chepachet, RI $100,074 Clayville, RI $100,171 Coventry, RI $100,074 West Greenwich, RI $100,006 East Greenwich, RI $100,142 Exeter, RI $102,280 Fiskeville, RI $100,267

Forestdale, RI $100,171 Foster, RI $100,006 Glendale, RI $100,006 Greene, RI $101,129 Greenville, RI $100,267 Harmony, RI $100,238 Harrisville, RI $100,074 Hope, RI $100,267

Hope Valley, RI $102,348 Hopkinton, RI $102,377 Jamestown, RI $101,351 Kenyon, RI $102,251 Little Compton, RI $101,922 Manville, RI $100,267 Mapleville, RI $100,006 Newport, RI $101,370

Middletown, RI $101,796 North Kingstown, RI $99,977 North Scituate, RI $100,238 Oakland, RI $100,103 Pascoag, RI $100,045 Pawtucket, RI $100,267 Central Falls, RI $100,267 Cumberland, RI $100,267

Lincoln, RI $100,267 Portsmouth, RI $100,964 Prudence Island, RI $100,074 Rockville, RI $102,377 Saunderstown, RI $101,409 Shannock, RI $102,222 Slatersville, RI $100,171 Slocum, RI $101,409

Tiverton, RI $101,990 Wakefield, RI $101,303 Kingston, RI $101,322 Narragansett, RI $101,341 Peace Dale, RI $101,303 Warren, RI $100,238 Warwick, RI $100,267 Westerly, RI $102,406

West Kingston, RI $101,380 West Warwick, RI $100,267 Wood River Junction, RI $102,280 Woonsocket, RI $100,171 North Smithfield, RI $100,238 Wyoming, RI $102,251 Providence, RI $100,267 Cranston, RI $100,267

North Providence, RI $100,267 East Providence, RI $100,267 Riverside, RI $100,267 Rumford, RI $100,267 Smithfield, RI $100,267 Johnston, RI $100,267

Process Validation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Validation 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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$92,444

Average $100,316/year

$106,226

$7,704

Average $8,360/month

$8,852

$1,778

Average $1,929/week

$2,043

$44

Average $48/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,226	$8,852	$2,043	$51
Average	$100,316	$8,360	$1,929	$48
25th Percentile	$92,444	$7,704	$1,778	$44

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