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 $48,367, a Processing Technician (1-3 years)earns $54,941, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $65,039, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $123,438, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $149,834,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Processing Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Processing Technician in Rhode Island is $53,867 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,454
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,003 to $57,838
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,574

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Processing Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,838	$4,820	$1,112	$28
Average	$53,867	$4,489	$1,036	$26
25th Percentile	$49,003	$4,084	$942	$24

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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): $48,367
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,941
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,039
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,438
Expert (over 8 years): $149,834

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$48,367
Processin... Level Processing Technician	$54,941
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$65,039
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$123,438
Process E... Level Processing Technician	$149,834

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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:

Adamsville: $54,373
Albion: $53,470
Ashaway: $54,579

Adamsville, RI $54,373 Albion, RI $53,470 Ashaway, RI $54,579 Barrington, RI $53,470 Block Island, RI $54,295 Bradford, RI $54,543 Bristol, RI $53,418 Carolina, RI $54,099

Charlestown, RI $54,156 Chepachet, RI $53,366 Clayville, RI $53,418 Coventry, RI $53,366 West Greenwich, RI $53,330 East Greenwich, RI $53,403 Exeter, RI $54,543 Fiskeville, RI $53,470

Forestdale, RI $53,418 Foster, RI $53,330 Glendale, RI $53,330 Greene, RI $53,929 Greenville, RI $53,470 Harmony, RI $53,454 Harrisville, RI $53,366 Hope, RI $53,470

Hope Valley, RI $54,579 Hopkinton, RI $54,594 Jamestown, RI $54,047 Kenyon, RI $54,527 Little Compton, RI $54,352 Manville, RI $53,470 Mapleville, RI $53,330 Newport, RI $54,058

Middletown, RI $54,285 North Kingstown, RI $53,315 North Scituate, RI $53,454 Oakland, RI $53,382 Pascoag, RI $53,351 Pawtucket, RI $53,470 Central Falls, RI $53,470 Cumberland, RI $53,470

Lincoln, RI $53,470 Portsmouth, RI $53,841 Prudence Island, RI $53,366 Rockville, RI $54,594 Saunderstown, RI $54,078 Shannock, RI $54,512 Slatersville, RI $53,418 Slocum, RI $54,078

Tiverton, RI $54,388 Wakefield, RI $54,022 Kingston, RI $54,032 Narragansett, RI $54,042 Peace Dale, RI $54,022 Warren, RI $53,454 Warwick, RI $53,470 Westerly, RI $54,610

West Kingston, RI $54,063 West Warwick, RI $53,470 Wood River Junction, RI $54,543 Woonsocket, RI $53,418 North Smithfield, RI $53,454 Wyoming, RI $54,527 Providence, RI $53,470 Cranston, RI $53,470

North Providence, RI $53,470 East Providence, RI $53,470 Riverside, RI $53,470 Rumford, RI $53,470 Smithfield, RI $53,470 Johnston, RI $53,470

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

$49,003

Average $53,867/year

$57,838

$4,084

Average $4,489/month

$4,820

$942

Average $1,036/week

$1,112

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,838	$4,820	$1,112	$28
Average	$53,867	$4,489	$1,036	$26
25th Percentile	$49,003	$4,084	$942	$24

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