As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Engineer, Semiconductor in Wilmington, NC is $84,116, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,618 weekly, or $7,010 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Engineer, Semiconductor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Engineer, Semiconductor in Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $71,526 to $97,832. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,526) and 75th percentile ($91,295), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,832 per year. This $13,769 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Process Engineer, Semiconductor often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 692 statewide for Process Engineer, Semiconductor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Process Engineer, Semiconductor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Engineer, Semiconductor Salary $71,526 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Engineer, Semiconductor Salary $77,526 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Engineer, Semiconductor Salary $84,116 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Engineer, Semiconductor Salary $91,295 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Engineer, Semiconductor Salary $97,832 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
25% $77,526 10% $71,526 90% $97,832 75% $91,295 $84,116 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 2 years experience
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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