Process Sustaining Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Process Sustaining Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Sustaining Engineer in the United States is $99,091 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,719
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,564 to $109,365
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,531
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Process Sustaining Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $109,365 $9,114 $2,103 $53
Average $99,091 $8,258 $1,906 $48
25th Percentile $93,564 $7,797 $1,799 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Process Sustaining Engineer Salaries

A Process Sustaining 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 Sustaining Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Sustaining 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): $96,615
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,771
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,091
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,321
  • Expert (over 8 years): $103,624
Levels Salary
Entry Level Process Sustaining Engineer$96,615
Intermediate Level Process Sustaining Engineer$96,771
Senior Level Process Sustaining Engineer$99,091
Specialist Level Process Sustaining Engineer$103,321
Expert Level Process Sustaining Engineer$103,624
$96,615 0 yr
$96,771 < 2 yrs
$99,091 2-4 yrs
$103,321 5-8 yrs
$103,624 > 8 yrs
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How Do Process Sustaining 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 Sustaining Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $109,714.
  • California: $109,297.
  • Massachusetts: $107,841.

Top Paying Cities for Process Sustaining 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:

  • San Jose: $124,984
  • San Francisco: $123,755
  • Oakland: $121,010

What Skills Can Increase a Process Sustaining Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • DevOps (Mentioned in 3.77% Job Postings): Automating and integrating the efforts of IT operations and development teams to deliver software applications faster.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4%
DevOps 3.77%
Container 2%
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 Sustaining Engineer's salary.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Networking
$110,982
12%
Coaching
$109,000
10%
Scrum
$107,018
8%
Debugging
$107,018
8%
Team Operations
$106,027
7%
Java
$106,027
7%
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Process Sustaining Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Sustaining 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

Salary Trends for Process Sustaining Engineer

Salaries for a Process Sustaining Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,895 in 2023 to around $107,660 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Process Sustaining Engineer salary trends, .

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