What are the main factors that influence a Processing Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change A Processing Technician's salary?

A Processing Technician's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $47,023, a Processing Technician (1-3 years)earns $53,415, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $63,232, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $120,009, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $145,672,

What are the highest paying states for a Processing Technician?

Processing Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Processing Technician roles are District of Columbia $57,128, California $56,911, Massachusetts $56,153. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Processing Technician roles make?

Salaries for Processing Technician level roles vary by specialization: Specimen Processing Technician: $77,939; Lab Processing Technician: $71,348; Central Processing Technician: $55,851; Tissue Processing Technician: $52,252; Sample Processing Technician: $52,252.

Processing Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Processing Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Processing Technician in Delaware is $52,371 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Processing Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,747
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,642 to $56,232
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,336

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Processing Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,232	$4,686	$1,081	$27
Average	$52,371	$4,364	$1,007	$25
25th Percentile	$47,642	$3,970	$916	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Processing Technician Salaries

A Processing Technician'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 Processing Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Processing Technician'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): $47,023
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,415
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,232
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,009
Expert (over 8 years): $145,672

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$47,023
Processin... Level Processing Technician	$53,415
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$63,232
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$120,009
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$145,672

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How Do Processing Technician 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 Processing Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,128.
California: $56,911.
Massachusetts: $56,153.

District of Columbia $57,128 California $56,911 Massachusetts $56,153 Washington $55,946 New Jersey $55,926 Alaska $55,853 Connecticut $55,141 New York $54,852

Hawaii $53,929 Rhode Island $53,495 Maryland $53,201 Minnesota $52,799 Colorado $52,644 Illinois $52,592 Oregon $52,396 Delaware $52,252

New Hampshire $52,161 Virginia $51,958 Pennsylvania $51,364 Nevada $51,065 North Dakota $50,967 Michigan $50,812 Wisconsin $50,756 Vermont $50,642

Texas $50,327 Maine $50,307 Arizona $50,276 Ohio $50,240 Georgia $49,765 Indiana $49,528 Wyoming $49,481 Utah $49,409

Iowa $49,378 Kansas $49,130 Louisiana $49,058 North Carolina $49,032 Missouri $49,022 Florida $48,821 Montana $48,712 Nebraska $48,609

Kentucky $48,552 South Carolina $48,346 Tennessee $48,217 Idaho $48,165 New Mexico $47,789 Oklahoma $47,706 Alabama $47,402 South Dakota $46,891

Arkansas $46,612 West Virginia $46,463 Mississippi $46,014

Top Paying Cities for Processing Technicians

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: $54,078
Little Creek: $53,578
Magnolia: $53,800

Lincoln, DE $54,078 Little Creek, DE $53,578 Magnolia, DE $53,800 Milford, DE $54,078 Marydel, DE $53,377 Millsboro, DE $54,078 Millville, DE $54,440 Milton, DE $54,078

Nassau, DE $54,078 Ocean View, DE $54,440 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,440 Seaford, DE $53,511 Selbyville, DE $54,440 Smyrna, DE $53,315 Viola, DE $53,800 Woodside, DE $53,645

Bear, DE $52,923 Newark, DE $52,943 Claymont, DE $52,985 Delaware City, DE $52,943 Hockessin, DE $52,985 Kirkwood, DE $52,943 Middletown, DE $53,206 Montchanin, DE $52,985

New Castle, DE $52,985 Odessa, DE $53,279 Port Penn, DE $52,799 Rockland, DE $52,985 Saint Georges, DE $52,943 Townsend, DE $53,201 Winterthur, DE $52,985 Lewes, DE $54,078

Wilmington, DE $52,985 Dover, DE $53,552 Dover Afb, DE $53,676 Bethany Beach, DE $54,440 Bethel, DE $53,511 Bridgeville, DE $54,078 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,609 Cheswold, DE $53,428

Clayton, DE $53,294 Dagsboro, DE $54,440 Delmar, DE $53,511 Ellendale, DE $54,078 Felton, DE $54,078 Fenwick Island, DE $54,440 Frankford, DE $54,440 Frederica, DE $54,078

Georgetown, DE $54,078 Greenwood, DE $54,078 Harbeson, DE $54,078 Harrington, DE $54,078 Hartly, DE $53,268 Houston, DE $54,078 Kenton, DE $53,294 Laurel, DE $53,511

Yorklyn, DE $52,985

Processing Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Processing Technician'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

$47,642

Average $52,371/year

$56,232

$3,970

Average $4,364/month

$4,686

$916

Average $1,007/week

$1,081

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,232	$4,686	$1,081	$27
Average	$52,371	$4,364	$1,007	$25
25th Percentile	$47,642	$3,970	$916	$23

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