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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Process Engineer 's salary?

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

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

Process Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $95,841, California $95,478, Massachusetts $94,205. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Chemical Process Design Engineer I: $87,200; Chemical Process Development Engineer I: $87,140; Chemical Process Engineer I: $87,139; Process Development Engineer I: $86,590; Process Optimization Engineer I: $86,583.

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Process Engineer I Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Process Engineer I in Rhode Island is $90,371 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Process Engineer I'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): $83,210 to $98,086
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,690

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Process Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,086	$8,174	$1,886	$47
Average	$90,371	$7,531	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$83,210	$6,934	$1,600	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineer I Salaries

A Process Engineer I'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Engineer I'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:

Process Engineer I (0-2 years): $90,371
Process Engineer II (2-4 years): $103,589
Process Engineer III (4-7 years): $115,011
Process Engineer IV (7+ years): $140,546
Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $122,701

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

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How Do Process Engineer I 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 Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,841.
California: $95,478.
Massachusetts: $94,205.

District of Columbia $95,841 California $95,478 Massachusetts $94,205 Washington $93,859 New Jersey $93,825 Alaska $93,703 Connecticut $92,509 New York $92,024

Hawaii $90,475 Rhode Island $89,747 Maryland $89,254 Minnesota $88,579 Colorado $88,319 Illinois $88,233 Oregon $87,904 Delaware $87,661

New Hampshire $87,509 Virginia $87,168 Pennsylvania $86,172 Nevada $85,670 North Dakota $85,506 Michigan $85,246 Wisconsin $85,151 Vermont $84,961

Texas $84,433 Maine $84,398 Arizona $84,346 Ohio $84,285 Georgia $83,489 Indiana $83,091 Wyoming $83,013 Utah $82,892

Iowa $82,840 Kansas $82,424 Louisiana $82,303 North Carolina $82,260 Missouri $82,243 Florida $81,905 Montana $81,723 Nebraska $81,550

Kentucky $81,455 South Carolina $81,109 Tennessee $80,892 Idaho $80,806 New Mexico $80,174 Oklahoma $80,035 Alabama $79,525 South Dakota $78,668

Arkansas $78,200 West Virginia $77,949 Mississippi $77,196

Top Paying Cities for Process Engineer Is

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: $91,219
Albion: $89,704
Ashaway: $91,565

Adamsville, RI $91,219 Albion, RI $89,704 Ashaway, RI $91,565 Barrington, RI $89,704 Block Island, RI $91,089 Bradford, RI $91,505 Bristol, RI $89,618 Carolina, RI $90,760

Charlestown, RI $90,855 Chepachet, RI $89,531 Clayville, RI $89,618 Coventry, RI $89,531 West Greenwich, RI $89,470 East Greenwich, RI $89,592 Exeter, RI $91,505 Fiskeville, RI $89,704

Forestdale, RI $89,618 Foster, RI $89,470 Glendale, RI $89,470 Greene, RI $90,475 Greenville, RI $89,704 Harmony, RI $89,678 Harrisville, RI $89,531 Hope, RI $89,704

Hope Valley, RI $91,565 Hopkinton, RI $91,591 Jamestown, RI $90,674 Kenyon, RI $91,479 Little Compton, RI $91,184 Manville, RI $89,704 Mapleville, RI $89,470 Newport, RI $90,691

Middletown, RI $91,072 North Kingstown, RI $89,445 North Scituate, RI $89,678 Oakland, RI $89,557 Pascoag, RI $89,505 Pawtucket, RI $89,704 Central Falls, RI $89,704 Cumberland, RI $89,704

Lincoln, RI $89,704 Portsmouth, RI $90,327 Prudence Island, RI $89,531 Rockville, RI $91,591 Saunderstown, RI $90,726 Shannock, RI $91,453 Slatersville, RI $89,618 Slocum, RI $90,726

Tiverton, RI $91,245 Wakefield, RI $90,630 Kingston, RI $90,648 Narragansett, RI $90,665 Peace Dale, RI $90,630 Warren, RI $89,678 Warwick, RI $89,704 Westerly, RI $91,617

West Kingston, RI $90,700 West Warwick, RI $89,704 Wood River Junction, RI $91,505 Woonsocket, RI $89,618 North Smithfield, RI $89,678 Wyoming, RI $91,479 Providence, RI $89,704 Cranston, RI $89,704

North Providence, RI $89,704 East Providence, RI $89,704 Riverside, RI $89,704 Rumford, RI $89,704 Smithfield, RI $89,704 Johnston, RI $89,704

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

Understanding how a Process Engineer I'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 May 18, 2021

$83,210

Average $90,371/year

$98,086

$6,934

Average $7,531/month

$8,174

$1,600

Average $1,738/week

$1,886

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,086	$8,174	$1,886	$47
Average	$90,371	$7,531	$1,738	$43
25th Percentile	$83,210	$6,934	$1,600	$40

Process Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Process Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Process Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $103,589 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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