What are the main factors that influence a Processing Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change A Processing Tech's salary?

A Processing Tech's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $47,656, a Processing Tech (1-3 years)earns $54,138, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $64,102, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $121,640, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $147,690,

What are the highest paying states for a Processing Tech?

Processing Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Processing Tech roles are District of Columbia $58,823, California $58,600, Massachusetts $57,819. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Processing Tech roles make?

Salaries for Processing Tech level roles vary by specialization: Water/Wastewater Processing Plant Manager: $108,380; Water/Wastewater Processing Plant Supervisor: $95,010; Tech Specimen Processing III: $55,600; Or Tech: $54,599; Lab Processing Tech: $50,466.

Processing Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Processing Tech make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Tech in Delaware is $53,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Processing Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,876
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,970 to $57,505
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,571

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Processing Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,505	$4,792	$1,106	$28
Average	$53,802	$4,484	$1,035	$26
25th Percentile	$48,970	$4,081	$942	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Processing Tech Salaries

A Processing Tech'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 Processing Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Processing Tech'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): $47,656
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,138
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,102
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,640
Expert (over 8 years): $147,690

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Processing Tech	$47,656
Processin... Level Processing Tech	$54,138
Process E... Level Processing Tech	$64,102
Process E... Level Processing Tech	$121,640
Process E... Level Processing Tech	$147,690

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How Do Processing Tech 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 Processing Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,823.
California: $58,600.
Massachusetts: $57,819.

District of Columbia $58,823 California $58,600 Massachusetts $57,819 Washington $57,606 New Jersey $57,585 Alaska $57,511 Connecticut $56,777 New York $56,480

Hawaii $55,529 Rhode Island $55,083 Maryland $54,780 Minnesota $54,365 Colorado $54,206 Illinois $54,153 Oregon $53,951 Delaware $53,802

New Hampshire $53,709 Virginia $53,499 Pennsylvania $52,889 Nevada $52,580 North Dakota $52,479 Michigan $52,320 Wisconsin $52,262 Vermont $52,145

Texas $51,821 Maine $51,799 Arizona $51,768 Ohio $51,730 Georgia $51,242 Indiana $50,997 Wyoming $50,949 Utah $50,875

Iowa $50,843 Kansas $50,588 Louisiana $50,514 North Carolina $50,487 Missouri $50,477 Florida $50,269 Montana $50,158 Nebraska $50,052

Kentucky $49,993 South Carolina $49,781 Tennessee $49,648 Idaho $49,595 New Mexico $49,207 Oklahoma $49,122 Alabama $48,808 South Dakota $48,282

Arkansas $47,995 West Virginia $47,841 Mississippi $47,379

Top Paying Cities for Processing Teches

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: $55,683
Little Creek: $55,168
Magnolia: $55,396

Lincoln, DE $55,683 Little Creek, DE $55,168 Magnolia, DE $55,396 Milford, DE $55,683 Marydel, DE $54,961 Millsboro, DE $55,683 Millville, DE $56,055 Milton, DE $55,683

Nassau, DE $55,683 Ocean View, DE $56,055 Rehoboth Beach, DE $56,055 Seaford, DE $55,099 Selbyville, DE $56,055 Smyrna, DE $54,897 Viola, DE $55,396 Woodside, DE $55,237

Bear, DE $54,493 Newark, DE $54,514 Claymont, DE $54,557 Delaware City, DE $54,514 Hockessin, DE $54,557 Kirkwood, DE $54,514 Middletown, DE $54,785 Montchanin, DE $54,557

New Castle, DE $54,557 Odessa, DE $54,860 Port Penn, DE $54,365 Rockland, DE $54,557 Saint Georges, DE $54,514 Townsend, DE $54,780 Winterthur, DE $54,557 Lewes, DE $55,683

Wilmington, DE $54,557 Dover, DE $55,141 Dover Afb, DE $55,269 Bethany Beach, DE $56,055 Bethel, DE $55,099 Bridgeville, DE $55,683 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,200 Cheswold, DE $55,014

Clayton, DE $54,875 Dagsboro, DE $56,055 Delmar, DE $55,099 Ellendale, DE $55,683 Felton, DE $55,683 Fenwick Island, DE $56,055 Frankford, DE $56,055 Frederica, DE $55,683

Georgetown, DE $55,683 Greenwood, DE $55,683 Harbeson, DE $55,683 Harrington, DE $55,683 Hartly, DE $54,849 Houston, DE $55,683 Kenton, DE $54,875 Laurel, DE $55,099

Yorklyn, DE $54,557

Processing Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Processing Tech'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

$48,970

Average $53,802/year

$57,505

$4,081

Average $4,484/month

$4,792

$942

Average $1,035/week

$1,106

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,505	$4,792	$1,106	$28
Average	$53,802	$4,484	$1,035	$26
25th Percentile	$48,970	$4,081	$942	$24

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