As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Improvement Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $92,760, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,784 weekly, or $7,730 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Improvement Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Process Improvement Engineer in Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $80,165 to $105,999. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,168) and 75th percentile ($99,690), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,999 per year. This $13,522 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 Improvement Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 285 statewide for Process Improvement Engineer 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 Improvement Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $80,165 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $86,168 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $92,760 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $99,690 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $105,999 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25% $86,168 10% $80,165 90% $105,999 75% $99,690 $92,760 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Process Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Process Improvement Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Process Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Improvement Engineer in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Process Improvement Engineer ranges from $86,168 to $99,690 with the average base salary of $92,760. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,149 to $98,265 with the average total cash compensation of $91,213.

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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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