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 $88,937, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,938, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,167, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,308, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $120,711,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a SMT Process Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a SMT Process Engineer in Rhode Island is $89,501 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,156
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,574 to $97,172
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,266

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SMT Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,172	$8,098	$1,869	$47
Average	$89,501	$7,458	$1,721	$43
25th Percentile	$82,574	$6,881	$1,588	$40

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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): $88,937
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,938
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,167
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,308
Expert (over 8 years): $120,711

Levels	Salary
SMT Proce... Level SMT Process Engineer	$88,937
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$101,938
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$113,167
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$138,308
Process E... Level SMT Process Engineer	$120,711

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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:

Adamsville: $90,969
Albion: $89,458
Ashaway: $91,314

Adamsville, RI $90,969 Albion, RI $89,458 Ashaway, RI $91,314 Barrington, RI $89,458 Block Island, RI $90,839 Bradford, RI $91,254 Bristol, RI $89,372 Carolina, RI $90,511

Charlestown, RI $90,606 Chepachet, RI $89,286 Clayville, RI $89,372 Coventry, RI $89,286 West Greenwich, RI $89,225 East Greenwich, RI $89,346 Exeter, RI $91,254 Fiskeville, RI $89,458

Forestdale, RI $89,372 Foster, RI $89,225 Glendale, RI $89,225 Greene, RI $90,227 Greenville, RI $89,458 Harmony, RI $89,432 Harrisville, RI $89,286 Hope, RI $89,458

Hope Valley, RI $91,314 Hopkinton, RI $91,340 Jamestown, RI $90,425 Kenyon, RI $91,228 Little Compton, RI $90,934 Manville, RI $89,458 Mapleville, RI $89,225 Newport, RI $90,442

Middletown, RI $90,822 North Kingstown, RI $89,199 North Scituate, RI $89,432 Oakland, RI $89,312 Pascoag, RI $89,260 Pawtucket, RI $89,458 Central Falls, RI $89,458 Cumberland, RI $89,458

Lincoln, RI $89,458 Portsmouth, RI $90,080 Prudence Island, RI $89,286 Rockville, RI $91,340 Saunderstown, RI $90,477 Shannock, RI $91,202 Slatersville, RI $89,372 Slocum, RI $90,477

Tiverton, RI $90,995 Wakefield, RI $90,382 Kingston, RI $90,399 Narragansett, RI $90,416 Peace Dale, RI $90,382 Warren, RI $89,432 Warwick, RI $89,458 Westerly, RI $91,366

West Kingston, RI $90,451 West Warwick, RI $89,458 Wood River Junction, RI $91,254 Woonsocket, RI $89,372 North Smithfield, RI $89,432 Wyoming, RI $91,228 Providence, RI $89,458 Cranston, RI $89,458

North Providence, RI $89,458 East Providence, RI $89,458 Riverside, RI $89,458 Rumford, RI $89,458 Smithfield, RI $89,458 Johnston, RI $89,458

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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$82,574

Average $89,501/year

$97,172

$6,881

Average $7,458/month

$8,098

$1,588

Average $1,721/week

$1,869

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,172	$8,098	$1,869	$47
Average	$89,501	$7,458	$1,721	$43
25th Percentile	$82,574	$6,881	$1,588	$40

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