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: starting around $53,914 for beginners, reaching about $55,433 at mid-level, and approach $57,514 for experts.

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 $58,828, California $58,605, Massachusetts $57,824. 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: $108,360; Water/Wastewater Processing Plant Supervisor: $95,000; Tech Specimen Processing III: $55,612; Or Tech: $54,603; Lab Processing Tech: $50,188.

Processing Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Processing Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Tech in Rhode Island is $55,087 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): $62,337
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,117 to $58,882
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,591

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Processing Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,882	$4,907	$1,132	$28
Average	$55,087	$4,591	$1,059	$26
25th Percentile	$50,117	$4,176	$964	$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): $53,914
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,052
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,433
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,919
Expert (over 8 years): $57,514

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Processing Tech	$53,914
Intermediate Level Processing Tech	$54,052
Senior Level Processing Tech	$55,433
Specialist Level Processing Tech	$56,919
Expert Level Processing Tech	$57,514

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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: $58,828.
California: $58,605.
Massachusetts: $57,824.

District of Columbia $58,828 California $58,605 Massachusetts $57,824 Washington $57,611 New Jersey $57,590 Alaska $57,515 Connecticut $56,782 New York $56,485

Hawaii $55,534 Rhode Island $55,087 Maryland $54,785 Minnesota $54,370 Colorado $54,211 Illinois $54,158 Oregon $53,956 Delaware $53,807

New Hampshire $53,713 Virginia $53,504 Pennsylvania $52,893 Nevada $52,585 North Dakota $52,484 Michigan $52,324 Wisconsin $52,266 Vermont $52,149

Texas $51,825 Maine $51,804 Arizona $51,772 Ohio $51,735 Georgia $51,246 Indiana $51,002 Wyoming $50,954 Utah $50,879

Iowa $50,847 Kansas $50,592 Louisiana $50,518 North Carolina $50,491 Missouri $50,481 Florida $50,274 Montana $50,162 Nebraska $50,056

Kentucky $49,997 South Carolina $49,785 Tennessee $49,652 Idaho $49,599 New Mexico $49,211 Oklahoma $49,126 Alabama $48,812 South Dakota $48,286

Arkansas $48,000 West Virginia $47,845 Mississippi $47,383

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:

Adamsville: $55,991
Albion: $55,061
Ashaway: $56,203

Adamsville, RI $55,991 Albion, RI $55,061 Ashaway, RI $56,203 Barrington, RI $55,061 Block Island, RI $55,911 Bradford, RI $56,166 Bristol, RI $55,008 Carolina, RI $55,709

Charlestown, RI $55,767 Chepachet, RI $54,955 Clayville, RI $55,008 Coventry, RI $54,955 West Greenwich, RI $54,917 East Greenwich, RI $54,992 Exeter, RI $56,166 Fiskeville, RI $55,061

Forestdale, RI $55,008 Foster, RI $54,917 Glendale, RI $54,917 Greene, RI $55,534 Greenville, RI $55,061 Harmony, RI $55,045 Harrisville, RI $54,955 Hope, RI $55,061

Hope Valley, RI $56,203 Hopkinton, RI $56,219 Jamestown, RI $55,656 Kenyon, RI $56,150 Little Compton, RI $55,969 Manville, RI $55,061 Mapleville, RI $54,917 Newport, RI $55,667

Middletown, RI $55,900 North Kingstown, RI $54,901 North Scituate, RI $55,045 Oakland, RI $54,970 Pascoag, RI $54,939 Pawtucket, RI $55,061 Central Falls, RI $55,061 Cumberland, RI $55,061

Lincoln, RI $55,061 Portsmouth, RI $55,443 Prudence Island, RI $54,955 Rockville, RI $56,219 Saunderstown, RI $55,688 Shannock, RI $56,134 Slatersville, RI $55,008 Slocum, RI $55,688

Tiverton, RI $56,007 Wakefield, RI $55,629 Kingston, RI $55,640 Narragansett, RI $55,651 Peace Dale, RI $55,629 Warren, RI $55,045 Warwick, RI $55,061 Westerly, RI $56,235

West Kingston, RI $55,672 West Warwick, RI $55,061 Wood River Junction, RI $56,166 Woonsocket, RI $55,008 North Smithfield, RI $55,045 Wyoming, RI $56,150 Providence, RI $55,061 Cranston, RI $55,061

North Providence, RI $55,061 East Providence, RI $55,061 Riverside, RI $55,061 Rumford, RI $55,061 Smithfield, RI $55,061 Johnston, RI $55,061

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 January 01, 2026

$50,117

Average $55,087/year

$58,882

$4,176

Average $4,591/month

$4,907

$964

Average $1,059/week

$1,132

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,882	$4,907	$1,132	$28
Average	$55,087	$4,591	$1,059	$26
25th Percentile	$50,117	$4,176	$964	$24

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