Process Automation Salary in the United States

How much does a Process Automation make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Automation in the United States is $96,691 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,048
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,946 to $105,253
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,074
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Process Automation Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $105,253 $8,771 $2,024 $51
Average $96,691 $8,058 $1,859 $46
25th Percentile $86,946 $7,246 $1,672 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Process Automation Salaries

A Process Automation'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 Process Automation Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Automation'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): $72,420
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,062
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,308
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,898
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,467
Levels Salary
Lean Manu... Level Process Automation$72,420
Process A... Level Process Automation$96,062
Lean Manu... Level Process Automation$119,308
Lean Manu... Level Process Automation$130,898
Lean Manu... Level Process Automation$146,467
$72,420 0 yr
$96,062 < 2 yrs
$119,308 2-4 yrs
$130,898 5-8 yrs
$146,467 > 8 yrs
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How Do Process Automation 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 Process Automations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,056.
  • California: $106,650.
  • Massachusetts: $105,229.

Top Paying Cities for Process Automations

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:

  • San Jose: $121,956
  • San Francisco: $120,758
  • Oakland: $118,079

What Skills Can Increase a Process Automation's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 4.72% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 4.72%
5S 2%
Supply Chain 1.13%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Process Automation's salary.
  • CornerStone: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Six Sigma: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CornerStone
$100,559
4%
Six Sigma
$99,592
3%
Logistics
$99,592
3%
Coordination
$99,592
3%
Integrity
$98,625
2%
Alignment
$98,625
2%
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Process Automation Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Automation'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

Salary Trends for Process Automation

Salaries for a Process Automation can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,557 in 2023 to around $72,341 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Process Automation salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Process Automation Over Time

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$72,788
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2024 $72,788
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