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

An Associate Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Associate Process Engineer (0-2 years)earns $91,049, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,366, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,874, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,601, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $123,622,

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

Associate Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $97,011, California $96,643, Massachusetts $95,355. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Associate Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Process Engineer: $134,690; Process Associate: $118,837; Senior Process Engineer: $110,183; Process Engineer: $100,317; Intermediate Process Engineer: $99,300.

Associate Process Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Process Engineer in Rhode Island is $91,474 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,235
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,458 to $99,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,070

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Associate Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,200	$8,267	$1,908	$48
Average	$91,474	$7,623	$1,759	$44
25th Percentile	$84,458	$7,038	$1,624	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Process Engineer Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $91,049
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,366
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,874
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,601
Expert (over 8 years): $123,622

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Process Engineer	$91,049
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$104,366
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$115,874
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$141,601
Process E... Level Associate Process Engineer	$123,622

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

District of Columbia: $97,011.
California: $96,643.
Massachusetts: $95,355.

District of Columbia $97,011 California $96,643 Massachusetts $95,355 Washington $95,005 New Jersey $94,970 Alaska $94,847 Connecticut $93,638 New York $93,147

Hawaii $91,579 Rhode Island $90,843 Maryland $90,343 Minnesota $89,660 Colorado $89,397 Illinois $89,309 Oregon $88,976 Delaware $88,731

New Hampshire $88,577 Virginia $88,232 Pennsylvania $87,224 Nevada $86,716 North Dakota $86,549 Michigan $86,287 Wisconsin $86,190 Vermont $85,997

Texas $85,463 Maine $85,428 Arizona $85,375 Ohio $85,314 Georgia $84,508 Indiana $84,105 Wyoming $84,026 Utah $83,903

Iowa $83,851 Kansas $83,430 Louisiana $83,308 North Carolina $83,264 Missouri $83,246 Florida $82,905 Montana $82,721 Nebraska $82,545

Kentucky $82,449 South Carolina $82,098 Tennessee $81,879 Idaho $81,792 New Mexico $81,152 Oklahoma $81,012 Alabama $80,495 South Dakota $79,628

Arkansas $79,154 West Virginia $78,900 Mississippi $78,138

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $92,332
Albion: $90,799
Ashaway: $92,683

Adamsville, RI $92,332 Albion, RI $90,799 Ashaway, RI $92,683 Barrington, RI $90,799 Block Island, RI $92,201 Bradford, RI $92,621 Bristol, RI $90,711 Carolina, RI $91,868

Charlestown, RI $91,964 Chepachet, RI $90,624 Clayville, RI $90,711 Coventry, RI $90,624 West Greenwich, RI $90,562 East Greenwich, RI $90,685 Exeter, RI $92,621 Fiskeville, RI $90,799

Forestdale, RI $90,711 Foster, RI $90,562 Glendale, RI $90,562 Greene, RI $91,579 Greenville, RI $90,799 Harmony, RI $90,773 Harrisville, RI $90,624 Hope, RI $90,799

Hope Valley, RI $92,683 Hopkinton, RI $92,709 Jamestown, RI $91,780 Kenyon, RI $92,595 Little Compton, RI $92,297 Manville, RI $90,799 Mapleville, RI $90,562 Newport, RI $91,798

Middletown, RI $92,183 North Kingstown, RI $90,536 North Scituate, RI $90,773 Oakland, RI $90,650 Pascoag, RI $90,597 Pawtucket, RI $90,799 Central Falls, RI $90,799 Cumberland, RI $90,799

Lincoln, RI $90,799 Portsmouth, RI $91,430 Prudence Island, RI $90,624 Rockville, RI $92,709 Saunderstown, RI $91,833 Shannock, RI $92,569 Slatersville, RI $90,711 Slocum, RI $91,833

Tiverton, RI $92,359 Wakefield, RI $91,736 Kingston, RI $91,754 Narragansett, RI $91,772 Peace Dale, RI $91,736 Warren, RI $90,773 Warwick, RI $90,799 Westerly, RI $92,735

West Kingston, RI $91,807 West Warwick, RI $90,799 Wood River Junction, RI $92,621 Woonsocket, RI $90,711 North Smithfield, RI $90,773 Wyoming, RI $92,595 Providence, RI $90,799 Cranston, RI $90,799

North Providence, RI $90,799 East Providence, RI $90,799 Riverside, RI $90,799 Rumford, RI $90,799 Smithfield, RI $90,799 Johnston, RI $90,799

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

Understanding how an Associate 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$84,458

Average $91,474/year

$99,200

$7,038

Average $7,623/month

$8,267

$1,624

Average $1,759/week

$1,908

$41

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,200	$8,267	$1,908	$48
Average	$91,474	$7,623	$1,759	$44
25th Percentile	$84,458	$7,038	$1,624	$41

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