What are the main factors that influence an Entry 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 An Entry Process Engineer's salary?

An Entry Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Process Engineer (0-2 years)earns $90,371, an Intermediate Process Engineer (2-4 years)earns $103,589, a Manufacturing Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,011, a Manufacturing Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,546, a Manufacturing Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $122,701,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Process Engineer?

Entry Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,900, California $95,500, Massachusetts $94,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Entry Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Process Engineer: $100,317; Chemical Process Engineer, Entry: $88,482; Process Engineer I: $86,562; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Project Engineer - Entry: $86,190.

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Entry Process Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Process Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Process Engineer in Rhode Island is $90,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,110
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,300 to $98,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,836

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Entry Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,100	$8,175	$1,887	$47
Average	$90,400	$7,533	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$83,300	$6,942	$1,602	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Process Engineer Salaries

An Entry 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 Entry Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry 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 Process Engineer (0-2 years): $90,371
Intermediate Process Engineer (2-4 years): $103,589
Manufacturing Process Engineer III (4-7 years): $115,011
Manufacturing Process Engineer IV (7+ years): $140,546
Manufacturing Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $122,701

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Process Engineer	0-2 years	$90,371
Intermediate Process Engineer	2-4 years	$103,589
Manufacturing Process Engineer III	4-7 years	$115,011
Manufacturing Process Engineer IV	7+ years	$140,546
Manufacturing Process Engineering Supervisor	7+ years	$122,701

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

District of Columbia: $95,900.
California: $95,500.
Massachusetts: $94,300.

District of Columbia $95,900 California $95,500 Massachusetts $94,300 Washington $93,900 New Jersey $93,900 Alaska $93,800 Connecticut $92,600 New York $92,100

Hawaii $90,500 Rhode Island $89,800 Maryland $89,300 Minnesota $88,600 Colorado $88,400 Illinois $88,300 Oregon $88,000 Delaware $87,700

New Hampshire $87,600 Virginia $87,200 Pennsylvania $86,200 Nevada $85,700 North Dakota $85,600 Michigan $85,300 Wisconsin $85,200 Vermont $85,000

Texas $84,500 Arizona $84,400 Maine $84,400 Ohio $84,300 Georgia $83,500 Indiana $83,100 Wyoming $83,100 Utah $82,900

Iowa $82,900 Kansas $82,500 Louisiana $82,400 North Carolina $82,300 Missouri $82,300 Florida $82,000 Montana $81,800 Nebraska $81,600

Kentucky $81,500 South Carolina $81,200 Tennessee $80,900 Idaho $80,900 New Mexico $80,200 Oklahoma $80,100 Alabama $79,600 South Dakota $78,700

Arkansas $78,300 West Virginia $78,000 Mississippi $77,200

Top Paying Cities for Entry 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: $91,300
Albion: $89,800
Ashaway: $91,600

Adamsville, RI $91,300 Albion, RI $89,800 Ashaway, RI $91,600 Barrington, RI $89,800 Block Island, RI $91,100 Bradford, RI $91,600 Bristol, RI $89,700 Carolina, RI $90,800

Charlestown, RI $90,900 Chepachet, RI $89,600 Clayville, RI $89,700 Coventry, RI $89,600 West Greenwich, RI $89,500 East Greenwich, RI $89,600 Exeter, RI $91,600 Fiskeville, RI $89,800

Forestdale, RI $89,700 Foster, RI $89,500 Glendale, RI $89,500 Greene, RI $90,500 Greenville, RI $89,800 Harmony, RI $89,700 Harrisville, RI $89,600 Hope, RI $89,800

Hope Valley, RI $91,600 Hopkinton, RI $91,600 Jamestown, RI $90,700 Kenyon, RI $91,500 Little Compton, RI $91,200 Manville, RI $89,800 Mapleville, RI $89,500 Newport, RI $90,700

Middletown, RI $91,100 North Kingstown, RI $89,500 North Scituate, RI $89,700 Oakland, RI $89,600 Pascoag, RI $89,600 Pawtucket, RI $89,800 Central Falls, RI $89,800 Cumberland, RI $89,800

Lincoln, RI $89,800 Portsmouth, RI $90,400 Prudence Island, RI $89,600 Rockville, RI $91,600 Saunderstown, RI $90,800 Shannock, RI $91,500 Slatersville, RI $89,700 Slocum, RI $90,800

Tiverton, RI $91,300 Wakefield, RI $90,700 Kingston, RI $90,700 Narragansett, RI $90,700 Peace Dale, RI $90,700 Warren, RI $89,700 Warwick, RI $89,800 Westerly, RI $91,700

West Kingston, RI $90,700 West Warwick, RI $89,800 Wood River Junction, RI $91,600 Woonsocket, RI $89,700 North Smithfield, RI $89,700 Wyoming, RI $91,500 Providence, RI $89,800 Cranston, RI $89,800

North Providence, RI $89,800 East Providence, RI $89,800 Riverside, RI $89,800 Rumford, RI $89,800 Smithfield, RI $89,800 Johnston, RI $89,800

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

Understanding how an Entry 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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$83,300

Average $90,400/year

$98,100

$6,942

Average $7,533/month

$8,175

$1,602

Average $1,738/week

$1,887

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,100	$8,175	$1,887	$47
Average	$90,400	$7,533	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$83,300	$6,942	$1,602	$40

Entry Process Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Process Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Process Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $103,600 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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