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

A Process Technician's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $48,323, a Process Technician (1-3 years)earns $54,892, a Process Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $64,980, a Process Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $123,327, a Process Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $149,700,

What are the highest paying states for a Process Technician?

Process Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Technician roles are District of Columbia $58,553, California $58,331, Massachusetts $57,553. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Technician roles make?

Salaries for Process Technician level roles vary by specialization: Chemical Process Technician: $66,220; Process Engineering Technician: $64,483; Senior Process Technician: $62,563; Process Engineering Technician III: $61,926; Manufacturing Process Technician: $60,855.

Process Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Process Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Process Technician in Rhode Island is $55,211 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,925
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,774 to $59,249
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,734

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Process Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,249	$4,937	$1,139	$28
Average	$55,211	$4,601	$1,062	$27
25th Percentile	$50,774	$4,231	$976	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Process Technician Salaries

A Process 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 Process Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process 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): $48,323
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,892
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,980
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,327
Expert (over 8 years): $149,700

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Process Technician	$48,323
Process T... Level Process Technician	$54,892
Process E... Level Process Technician	$64,980
Process E... Level Process Technician	$123,327
Process E... Level Process Technician	$149,700

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

District of Columbia: $58,553.
California: $58,331.
Massachusetts: $57,553.

District of Columbia $58,553 California $58,331 Massachusetts $57,553 Washington $57,342 New Jersey $57,321 Alaska $57,247 Connecticut $56,517 New York $56,221

Hawaii $55,274 Rhode Island $54,830 Maryland $54,528 Minnesota $54,116 Colorado $53,957 Illinois $53,904 Oregon $53,703 Delaware $53,555

New Hampshire $53,462 Virginia $53,254 Pennsylvania $52,646 Nevada $52,339 North Dakota $52,238 Michigan $52,080 Wisconsin $52,022 Vermont $51,905

Texas $51,583 Maine $51,562 Arizona $51,530 Ohio $51,493 Georgia $51,006 Indiana $50,763 Wyoming $50,715 Utah $50,641

Iowa $50,610 Kansas $50,356 Louisiana $50,282 North Carolina $50,255 Missouri $50,245 Florida $50,038 Montana $49,927 Nebraska $49,822

Kentucky $49,763 South Carolina $49,552 Tennessee $49,420 Idaho $49,367 New Mexico $48,981 Oklahoma $48,896 Alabama $48,584 South Dakota $48,061

Arkansas $47,775 West Virginia $47,622 Mississippi $47,162

Top Paying Cities for Process 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: $55,729
Albion: $54,803
Ashaway: $55,940

Adamsville, RI $55,729 Albion, RI $54,803 Ashaway, RI $55,940 Barrington, RI $54,803 Block Island, RI $55,649 Bradford, RI $55,903 Bristol, RI $54,750 Carolina, RI $55,448

Charlestown, RI $55,507 Chepachet, RI $54,698 Clayville, RI $54,750 Coventry, RI $54,698 West Greenwich, RI $54,661 East Greenwich, RI $54,735 Exeter, RI $55,903 Fiskeville, RI $54,803

Forestdale, RI $54,750 Foster, RI $54,661 Glendale, RI $54,661 Greene, RI $55,274 Greenville, RI $54,803 Harmony, RI $54,787 Harrisville, RI $54,698 Hope, RI $54,803

Hope Valley, RI $55,940 Hopkinton, RI $55,956 Jamestown, RI $55,396 Kenyon, RI $55,887 Little Compton, RI $55,708 Manville, RI $54,803 Mapleville, RI $54,661 Newport, RI $55,406

Middletown, RI $55,639 North Kingstown, RI $54,645 North Scituate, RI $54,787 Oakland, RI $54,713 Pascoag, RI $54,682 Pawtucket, RI $54,803 Central Falls, RI $54,803 Cumberland, RI $54,803

Lincoln, RI $54,803 Portsmouth, RI $55,184 Prudence Island, RI $54,698 Rockville, RI $55,956 Saunderstown, RI $55,427 Shannock, RI $55,872 Slatersville, RI $54,750 Slocum, RI $55,427

Tiverton, RI $55,745 Wakefield, RI $55,369 Kingston, RI $55,380 Narragansett, RI $55,390 Peace Dale, RI $55,369 Warren, RI $54,787 Warwick, RI $54,803 Westerly, RI $55,972

West Kingston, RI $55,411 West Warwick, RI $54,803 Wood River Junction, RI $55,903 Woonsocket, RI $54,750 North Smithfield, RI $54,787 Wyoming, RI $55,887 Providence, RI $54,803 Cranston, RI $54,803

North Providence, RI $54,803 East Providence, RI $54,803 Riverside, RI $54,803 Rumford, RI $54,803 Smithfield, RI $54,803 Johnston, RI $54,803

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

Understanding how a Process 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

$50,774

Average $55,211/year

$59,249

$4,231

Average $4,601/month

$4,937

$976

Average $1,062/week

$1,139

$24

Average $27/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,249	$4,937	$1,139	$28
Average	$55,211	$4,601	$1,062	$27
25th Percentile	$50,774	$4,231	$976	$24

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