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

A Manufacturing Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Manufacturing Process Engineer (0-2 years)earns $88,493, a Process Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,436, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,622, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,626, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $120,152,

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

Manufacturing Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Manufacturing Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Manufacturing Process Engineer IV: $134,700; Manufacturing Equipment Engineer IV: $127,110; Manufacturing Engineer Manager: $125,208; Manufacturing Process Engineer III: $110,200; Manufacturing Equipment Engineer III: $109,304.

Manufacturing Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Manufacturing Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Delaware is $88,933 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,284
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,111 to $96,445
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,901

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Manufacturing Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,445	$8,037	$1,855	$46
Average	$88,933	$7,411	$1,710	$43
25th Percentile	$82,111	$6,843	$1,579	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Process Engineer Salaries

A Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manufacturing 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): $88,493
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,436
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,622
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,626
Expert (over 8 years): $120,152

Levels	Salary
Manufactu... Level Manufacturing Process Engineer	$88,493
Process E... Level Manufacturing Process Engineer	$101,436
Process E... Level Manufacturing Process Engineer	$112,622
Process E... Level Manufacturing Process Engineer	$137,626
Process E... Level Manufacturing Process Engineer	$120,152

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How Do Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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:

Lincoln: $91,833
Little Creek: $90,983
Magnolia: $91,360

Lincoln, DE $91,833 Little Creek, DE $90,983 Magnolia, DE $91,360 Milford, DE $91,833 Marydel, DE $90,641 Millsboro, DE $91,833 Millville, DE $92,446 Milton, DE $91,833

Nassau, DE $91,833 Ocean View, DE $92,446 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,446 Seaford, DE $90,869 Selbyville, DE $92,446 Smyrna, DE $90,536 Viola, DE $91,360 Woodside, DE $91,097

Bear, DE $89,870 Newark, DE $89,905 Claymont, DE $89,975 Delaware City, DE $89,905 Hockessin, DE $89,975 Kirkwood, DE $89,905 Middletown, DE $90,352 Montchanin, DE $89,975

New Castle, DE $89,975 Odessa, DE $90,475 Port Penn, DE $89,660 Rockland, DE $89,975 Saint Georges, DE $89,905 Townsend, DE $90,343 Winterthur, DE $89,975 Lewes, DE $91,833

Wilmington, DE $89,975 Dover, DE $90,939 Dover Afb, DE $91,149 Bethany Beach, DE $92,446 Bethel, DE $90,869 Bridgeville, DE $91,833 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,036 Cheswold, DE $90,729

Clayton, DE $90,501 Dagsboro, DE $92,446 Delmar, DE $90,869 Ellendale, DE $91,833 Felton, DE $91,833 Fenwick Island, DE $92,446 Frankford, DE $92,446 Frederica, DE $91,833

Georgetown, DE $91,833 Greenwood, DE $91,833 Harbeson, DE $91,833 Harrington, DE $91,833 Hartly, DE $90,457 Houston, DE $91,833 Kenton, DE $90,501 Laurel, DE $90,869

Yorklyn, DE $89,975

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

Understanding how a Manufacturing 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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$82,111

Average $88,933/year

$96,445

$6,843

Average $7,411/month

$8,037

$1,579

Average $1,710/week

$1,855

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,445	$8,037	$1,855	$46
Average	$88,933	$7,411	$1,710	$43
25th Percentile	$82,111	$6,843	$1,579	$39

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