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

A SMT Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: a SMT Process Engineer (0-2 years)earns $86,883, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,580, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,543, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,108, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $117,900,

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

SMT Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SMT Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,596, California $95,233, Massachusetts $93,964. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for SMT Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Biopharma Process Engineer V: $166,766; Biopharma Process Engineer IV: $137,566; Biopharma Process Engineer III: $111,356; Process Engineer: $102,102; Intermediate Process Engineer: $99,300.

SMT Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a SMT Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a SMT Process Engineer in Delaware is $87,437 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,814
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,686 to $94,962
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,539

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SMT Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,962	$7,914	$1,826	$46
Average	$87,437	$7,286	$1,681	$42
25th Percentile	$80,686	$6,724	$1,552	$39

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Key Factors That Influence SMT Process Engineer Salaries

A SMT Process 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 SMT Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SMT Process 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): $86,883
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,580
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,543
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,108
Expert (over 8 years): $117,900

Levels	Salary
SMT Proce... Level SMT Process Engineer	$86,883
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$99,580
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$110,543
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$135,108
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$117,900

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

District of Columbia: $95,596.
California: $95,233.
Massachusetts: $93,964.

District of Columbia $95,596 California $95,233 Massachusetts $93,964 Washington $93,619 New Jersey $93,584 Alaska $93,463 Connecticut $92,272 New York $91,788

Hawaii $90,243 Rhode Island $89,517 Maryland $89,025 Minnesota $88,352 Colorado $88,093 Illinois $88,006 Oregon $87,678 Delaware $87,437

New Hampshire $87,285 Virginia $86,944 Pennsylvania $85,952 Nevada $85,451 North Dakota $85,287 Michigan $85,028 Wisconsin $84,933 Vermont $84,743

Texas $84,216 Maine $84,182 Arizona $84,130 Ohio $84,069 Georgia $83,275 Indiana $82,878 Wyoming $82,800 Utah $82,679

Iowa $82,627 Kansas $82,213 Louisiana $82,092 North Carolina $82,049 Missouri $82,032 Florida $81,695 Montana $81,514 Nebraska $81,341

Kentucky $81,246 South Carolina $80,901 Tennessee $80,685 Idaho $80,598 New Mexico $79,968 Oklahoma $79,830 Alabama $79,321 South Dakota $78,466

Arkansas $78,000 West Virginia $77,749 Mississippi $76,998

Top Paying Cities for SMT Process 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: $87,043
Little Creek: $87,680
Magnolia: $87,554

Lincoln, DE $87,043 Little Creek, DE $87,680 Magnolia, DE $87,554 Milford, DE $87,264 Marydel, DE $87,407 Millsboro, DE $86,678 Millville, DE $86,812 Milton, DE $86,962

Nassau, DE $87,025 Ocean View, DE $86,797 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,963 Seaford, DE $87,013 Selbyville, DE $86,653 Smyrna, DE $87,741 Viola, DE $87,336 Woodside, DE $87,571

Bear, DE $87,369 Newark, DE $87,336 Claymont, DE $87,515 Delaware City, DE $87,424 Hockessin, DE $87,329 Kirkwood, DE $87,407 Middletown, DE $87,441 Montchanin, DE $87,349

New Castle, DE $87,362 Odessa, DE $87,484 Port Penn, DE $87,543 Rockland, DE $87,357 Saint Georges, DE $87,413 Townsend, DE $87,548 Winterthur, DE $87,368 Lewes, DE $86,995

Wilmington, DE $87,333 Dover, DE $87,680 Dover Afb, DE $87,218 Bethany Beach, DE $86,705 Bethel, DE $86,795 Bridgeville, DE $87,000 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,433 Cheswold, DE $87,652

Clayton, DE $87,654 Dagsboro, DE $86,645 Delmar, DE $86,506 Ellendale, DE $86,768 Felton, DE $87,257 Fenwick Island, DE $86,664 Frankford, DE $86,513 Frederica, DE $87,343

Georgetown, DE $86,612 Greenwood, DE $87,014 Harbeson, DE $86,704 Harrington, DE $87,147 Hartly, DE $87,418 Houston, DE $87,022 Kenton, DE $87,659 Laurel, DE $86,560

Yorklyn, DE $87,355

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

Understanding how a SMT Process 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.

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$80,686

Average $87,437/year

$94,962

$6,724

Average $7,286/month

$7,914

$1,552

Average $1,681/week

$1,826

$39

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,962	$7,914	$1,826	$46
Average	$87,437	$7,286	$1,681	$42
25th Percentile	$80,686	$6,724	$1,552	$39

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