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 $86,870, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,569, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,537, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,093, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $117,905,

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 $95,579, California $95,216, Massachusetts $93,947. 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: $166,761; Biopharma Process Engineer IV: $137,562; Specialist Process Engineer: $134,690; Biopharma Process Engineer III: $111,358; Process Engineer: $102,091.

SMT Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a SMT Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a SMT Process Engineer in Delaware is $87,421 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): $101,735
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,654 to $94,913
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,493

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SMT Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,913	$7,909	$1,825	$46
Average	$87,421	$7,285	$1,681	$42
25th Percentile	$80,654	$6,721	$1,551	$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): $86,870
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,569
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,537
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,093
Expert (over 8 years): $117,905

Levels	Salary
SMT Proce... Level SMT Process Engineer	$86,870
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$99,569
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$110,537
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$135,093
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$117,905

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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: $95,579.
California: $95,216.
Massachusetts: $93,947.

District of Columbia $95,579 California $95,216 Massachusetts $93,947 Washington $93,602 New Jersey $93,567 Alaska $93,446 Connecticut $92,255 New York $91,772

Hawaii $90,227 Rhode Island $89,501 Maryland $89,009 Minnesota $88,336 Colorado $88,077 Illinois $87,991 Oregon $87,663 Delaware $87,421

New Hampshire $87,269 Virginia $86,929 Pennsylvania $85,936 Nevada $85,436 North Dakota $85,272 Michigan $85,013 Wisconsin $84,918 Vermont $84,728

Texas $84,201 Maine $84,167 Arizona $84,115 Ohio $84,054 Georgia $83,260 Indiana $82,863 Wyoming $82,785 Utah $82,665

Iowa $82,613 Kansas $82,198 Louisiana $82,078 North Carolina $82,034 Missouri $82,017 Florida $81,680 Montana $81,499 Nebraska $81,326

Kentucky $81,232 South Carolina $80,886 Tennessee $80,670 Idaho $80,584 New Mexico $79,954 Oklahoma $79,816 Alabama $79,307 South Dakota $78,452

Arkansas $77,986 West Virginia $77,735 Mississippi $76,984

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: $90,477
Little Creek: $89,640
Magnolia: $90,011

Lincoln, DE $90,477 Little Creek, DE $89,640 Magnolia, DE $90,011 Milford, DE $90,477 Marydel, DE $89,303 Millsboro, DE $90,477 Millville, DE $91,081 Milton, DE $90,477

Nassau, DE $90,477 Ocean View, DE $91,081 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,081 Seaford, DE $89,527 Selbyville, DE $91,081 Smyrna, DE $89,199 Viola, DE $90,011 Woodside, DE $89,752

Bear, DE $88,543 Newark, DE $88,578 Claymont, DE $88,647 Delaware City, DE $88,578 Hockessin, DE $88,647 Kirkwood, DE $88,578 Middletown, DE $89,018 Montchanin, DE $88,647

New Castle, DE $88,647 Odessa, DE $89,139 Port Penn, DE $88,336 Rockland, DE $88,647 Saint Georges, DE $88,578 Townsend, DE $89,009 Winterthur, DE $88,647 Lewes, DE $90,477

Wilmington, DE $88,647 Dover, DE $89,596 Dover Afb, DE $89,804 Bethany Beach, DE $91,081 Bethel, DE $89,527 Bridgeville, DE $90,477 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,691 Cheswold, DE $89,389

Clayton, DE $89,165 Dagsboro, DE $91,081 Delmar, DE $89,527 Ellendale, DE $90,477 Felton, DE $90,477 Fenwick Island, DE $91,081 Frankford, DE $91,081 Frederica, DE $90,477

Georgetown, DE $90,477 Greenwood, DE $90,477 Harbeson, DE $90,477 Harrington, DE $90,477 Hartly, DE $89,122 Houston, DE $90,477 Kenton, DE $89,165 Laurel, DE $89,527

Yorklyn, DE $88,647

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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$80,654

Average $87,421/year

$94,913

$6,721

Average $7,285/month

$7,909

$1,551

Average $1,681/week

$1,825

$39

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,913	$7,909	$1,825	$46
Average	$87,421	$7,285	$1,681	$42
25th Percentile	$80,654	$6,721	$1,551	$39

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