What are the main factors that influence a Process Engineering Technician'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 Engineering Technician's salary?

A Process Engineering Technician's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineering Technician (0-1 years)earns $46,258, a Process Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $52,548, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $62,213, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $118,063, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $143,331,

What are the highest paying states for a Process Engineering Technician?

Process Engineering Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Engineering Technician roles are District of Columbia $50,942, California $50,749, Massachusetts $50,072. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Engineering Technician roles make?

Salaries for Process Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Production Process Engineering Technician III: $68,900; Technician, Senior - Process Engineering: $62,000; Process Engineering Technician III: $61,928; Production Process Engineering Technician II: $61,100; Wafer Process Technician II: $60,502.

Process Engineering Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Engineering Technician make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Engineering Technician in Delaware is $46,594 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,330
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,331 to $51,167
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,360

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Process Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,167	$4,264	$984	$25
Average	$46,594	$3,883	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$43,331	$3,611	$833	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineering Technician Salaries

A Process Engineering Technician'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 Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Engineering Technician'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): $46,258
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,548
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,213
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,063
Expert (over 8 years): $143,331

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Process Engineering Technician	$46,258
Process E... Level Process Engineering Technician	$52,548
Process E... Level Process Engineering Technician	$62,213
Process E... Level Process Engineering Technician	$118,063
Process E... Level Process Engineering Technician	$143,331

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How Do Process Engineering Technician 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 Engineering Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,942.
California: $50,749.
Massachusetts: $50,072.

District of Columbia $50,942 California $50,749 Massachusetts $50,072 Washington $49,888 New Jersey $49,870 Alaska $49,806 Connecticut $49,171 New York $48,913

Hawaii $48,089 Rhode Island $47,703 Maryland $47,441 Minnesota $47,082 Colorado $46,944 Illinois $46,898 Oregon $46,723 Delaware $46,594

New Hampshire $46,513 Virginia $46,332 Pennsylvania $45,803 Nevada $45,536 North Dakota $45,448 Michigan $45,310 Wisconsin $45,260 Vermont $45,159

Texas $44,878 Maine $44,859 Arizona $44,832 Ohio $44,800 Georgia $44,376 Indiana $44,165 Wyoming $44,123 Utah $44,059

Iowa $44,031 Kansas $43,810 Louisiana $43,746 North Carolina $43,723 Missouri $43,714 Florida $43,534 Montana $43,438 Nebraska $43,346

Kentucky $43,295 South Carolina $43,111 Tennessee $42,996 Idaho $42,950 New Mexico $42,614 Oklahoma $42,541 Alabama $42,269 South Dakota $41,814

Arkansas $41,565 West Virginia $41,432 Mississippi $41,031

Top Paying Cities for Process Engineering Technicians

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: $48,223
Little Creek: $47,776
Magnolia: $47,974

Lincoln, DE $48,223 Little Creek, DE $47,776 Magnolia, DE $47,974 Milford, DE $48,223 Marydel, DE $47,597 Millsboro, DE $48,223 Millville, DE $48,545 Milton, DE $48,223

Nassau, DE $48,223 Ocean View, DE $48,545 Rehoboth Beach, DE $48,545 Seaford, DE $47,717 Selbyville, DE $48,545 Smyrna, DE $47,542 Viola, DE $47,974 Woodside, DE $47,836

Bear, DE $47,192 Newark, DE $47,211 Claymont, DE $47,247 Delaware City, DE $47,211 Hockessin, DE $47,247 Kirkwood, DE $47,211 Middletown, DE $47,445 Montchanin, DE $47,247

New Castle, DE $47,247 Odessa, DE $47,510 Port Penn, DE $47,082 Rockland, DE $47,247 Saint Georges, DE $47,211 Townsend, DE $47,441 Winterthur, DE $47,247 Lewes, DE $48,223

Wilmington, DE $47,247 Dover, DE $47,753 Dover Afb, DE $47,864 Bethany Beach, DE $48,545 Bethel, DE $47,717 Bridgeville, DE $48,223 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,804 Cheswold, DE $47,643

Clayton, DE $47,523 Dagsboro, DE $48,545 Delmar, DE $47,717 Ellendale, DE $48,223 Felton, DE $48,223 Fenwick Island, DE $48,545 Frankford, DE $48,545 Frederica, DE $48,223

Georgetown, DE $48,223 Greenwood, DE $48,223 Harbeson, DE $48,223 Harrington, DE $48,223 Hartly, DE $47,500 Houston, DE $48,223 Kenton, DE $47,523 Laurel, DE $47,717

Yorklyn, DE $47,247

Process Engineering Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Engineering Technician'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 February 01, 2026

$43,331

Average $46,594/year

$51,167

$3,611

Average $3,883/month

$4,264

$833

Average $896/week

$984

$21

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,167	$4,264	$984	$25
Average	$46,594	$3,883	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$43,331	$3,611	$833	$21

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