What are the main factors that influence a Process Design Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Process Design Engineer's salary?

A Process Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,392 for beginners, reaching about $82,969 at mid-level, and approach $83,347 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Process Design Engineer?

Process Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,719, California $89,379, Massachusetts $88,188. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Process Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Chemical Process Design Engineer V: $165,400; Chemical Process Engineer V: $165,379; Chemical Process Design Engineer IV: $142,200; Chemical Process Engineer IV: $142,144; Chemical Process Design Engineer III: $120,000.

Process Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Design Engineer in Delaware is $82,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,881
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,130 to $87,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,550

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Process Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,202	$7,267	$1,677	$42
Average	$82,062	$6,838	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$78,130	$6,511	$1,502	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Process Design Engineer Salaries

A Process Design Engineer'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 Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Design Engineer'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): $81,392
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,835
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,969
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,195
Expert (over 8 years): $83,347

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Process Design Engineer	$81,392
Intermediate Level Process Design Engineer	$81,835
Senior Level Process Design Engineer	$82,969
Specialist Level Process Design Engineer	$83,195
Expert Level Process Design Engineer	$83,347

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How Do Process Design Engineer 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 Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,719.
California: $89,379.
Massachusetts: $88,188.

District of Columbia $89,719 California $89,379 Massachusetts $88,188 Washington $87,864 New Jersey $87,831 Alaska $87,718 Connecticut $86,600 New York $86,146

Hawaii $84,695 Rhode Island $84,015 Maryland $83,553 Minnesota $82,921 Colorado $82,678 Illinois $82,597 Oregon $82,289 Delaware $82,062

New Hampshire $81,919 Virginia $81,600 Pennsylvania $80,668 Nevada $80,198 North Dakota $80,044 Michigan $79,801 Wisconsin $79,712 Vermont $79,533

Texas $79,039 Maine $79,007 Arizona $78,958 Ohio $78,901 Georgia $78,156 Indiana $77,783 Wyoming $77,710 Utah $77,597

Iowa $77,548 Kansas $77,159 Louisiana $77,046 North Carolina $77,005 Missouri $76,989 Florida $76,673 Montana $76,503 Nebraska $76,341

Kentucky $76,252 South Carolina $75,928 Tennessee $75,725 Idaho $75,644 New Mexico $75,052 Oklahoma $74,923 Alabama $74,445 South Dakota $73,642

Arkansas $73,205 West Virginia $72,970 Mississippi $72,265

Top Paying Cities for Process Design Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $84,930
Little Creek: $84,144
Magnolia: $84,493

Lincoln, DE $84,930 Little Creek, DE $84,144 Magnolia, DE $84,493 Milford, DE $84,930 Marydel, DE $83,828 Millsboro, DE $84,930 Millville, DE $85,497 Milton, DE $84,930

Nassau, DE $84,930 Ocean View, DE $85,497 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,497 Seaford, DE $84,039 Selbyville, DE $85,497 Smyrna, DE $83,731 Viola, DE $84,493 Woodside, DE $84,250

Bear, DE $83,115 Newark, DE $83,148 Claymont, DE $83,212 Delaware City, DE $83,148 Hockessin, DE $83,212 Kirkwood, DE $83,148 Middletown, DE $83,561 Montchanin, DE $83,212

New Castle, DE $83,212 Odessa, DE $83,674 Port Penn, DE $82,921 Rockland, DE $83,212 Saint Georges, DE $83,148 Townsend, DE $83,553 Winterthur, DE $83,212 Lewes, DE $84,930

Wilmington, DE $83,212 Dover, DE $84,104 Dover Afb, DE $84,298 Bethany Beach, DE $85,497 Bethel, DE $84,039 Bridgeville, DE $84,930 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,193 Cheswold, DE $83,909

Clayton, DE $83,699 Dagsboro, DE $85,497 Delmar, DE $84,039 Ellendale, DE $84,930 Felton, DE $84,930 Fenwick Island, DE $85,497 Frankford, DE $85,497 Frederica, DE $84,930

Georgetown, DE $84,930 Greenwood, DE $84,930 Harbeson, DE $84,930 Harrington, DE $84,930 Hartly, DE $83,658 Houston, DE $84,930 Kenton, DE $83,699 Laurel, DE $84,039

Yorklyn, DE $83,212

Process Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Design Engineer'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

$78,130

Average $82,062/year

$87,202

$6,511

Average $6,838/month

$7,267

$1,502

Average $1,578/week

$1,677

$38

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,202	$7,267	$1,677	$42
Average	$82,062	$6,838	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$78,130	$6,511	$1,502	$38

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