Lead Process Engineer Salary in Scranton, PA

How much does a Lead Process Engineer make in Scranton, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Process Engineer in Scranton, PA is $173,891. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $153,431 to a high of $200,975, with most professionals earning between $163,181 and $188,068.

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Actively consolidate and manage process knowledge and potentially serve as a single point of contact for knowledge related to the process.

October 16, 2022

Review essential design requirements, interfaces with supply chain and quality to identify suitable processes, initial programming parameters, and validation plans.

December 05, 2022

Assist the Prepare to Operate team as required in preparation and review of operating procedures, training material, and other necessary pre-startup documentation and operating guidance (Process Safety Information).

January 13, 2023

Provide leadership that helps the organization attract, develop, and retain the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results.

January 19, 2023

Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration, recognition of individuals strengths and areas for improvement, and an ability to manage misalignment between individuals and/or groups.

February 16, 2023

Understanding of assembly and joining techniques including laser welding, ultrasonic welding, adhesive bonding, over-molding, soldering, etc.

February 26, 2023

Manage projects within budget and schedule constraints by interacting with Clients, team members and management to resolve project roadblocks.

March 08, 2023

Lead the Pulp and Paper process design on projects or a team of process engineers on larger engineering projects and provide direction and coordination to other disciplines as the process lead.

April 04, 2023

Support Director of Project Execution provide appropriate project plans (execution, contracting strategy, resources/staffing, etc) with associated decision-making.

May 02, 2023

Participate in cross-functional teams, working primarily in production alongside Manufacturing engineers at the Westborough site, in a highly matrixed team environment to advance programs.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Process Engineer in Scranton, PA

Average Base Salary

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163181

188068

173891

Average Total Cash Compensation

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182545

225574

199849

What is the average salary for Lead Process Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Process Engineer in Scranton, PA. The base salary for Lead Process Engineer ranges from $163,181 to $188,068 with the average base salary of $173,891. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $182,545 to $225,574 with the average total cash compensation of $199,849.

View Average Salary for Lead Process Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$173,891	$163,181 - $188,068
Bonus	$25,958	$19,364 - $37,506
Total Pay	$199,849	$182,545 - $225,574

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Process Engineer Salary Near Scranton, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,715 - $199,055	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $164,961 - $190,119	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,849 - $196,905	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,123 - $197,221	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,123 - $197,221	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $164,260 - $189,311	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley and hosts a federal court building for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. With a population of 77,291, it is the largest city in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of about 570,000. The city is conventionally divided into 7 districts: North Scranton, Southside, Westside, East Scranton (Hill Section), Central City, Minooka, ...

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

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