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

An Entry Level Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $65,100, an Asst. Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $72,888, an Entry Level Process Engineer (0-0 years)earns $83,059, a Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $104,953,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Process Engineer?

Entry Level Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,616, California $87,284, Massachusetts $86,121. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $105,916; Chemical Process Engineer, Entry: $88,482; Entry Process Engineer: $86,600; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Level Engineer: $80,490.

Entry Level Process Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Process Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Process Engineer in Rhode Island is $82,615 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,648
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,088 to $94,148
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,414

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Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,148	$7,846	$1,811	$45
Average	$82,615	$6,885	$1,589	$40
25th Percentile	$73,088	$6,091	$1,406	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Process Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Do Entry Level 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 Entry Level Process Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,616.
California: $87,284.
Massachusetts: $86,121.

District of Columbia $87,616 California $87,284 Massachusetts $86,121 Washington $85,804 New Jersey $85,772 Alaska $85,662 Connecticut $84,570 New York $84,126

Hawaii $82,710 Rhode Island $82,045 Maryland $81,594 Minnesota $80,977 Colorado $80,740 Illinois $80,660 Oregon $80,360 Delaware $80,138

New Hampshire $79,999 Virginia $79,687 Pennsylvania $78,777 Nevada $78,318 North Dakota $78,168 Michigan $77,930 Wisconsin $77,843 Vermont $77,669

Texas $77,186 Maine $77,155 Arizona $77,107 Ohio $77,052 Georgia $76,324 Indiana $75,960 Wyoming $75,889 Utah $75,778

Iowa $75,730 Kansas $75,351 Louisiana $75,240 North Carolina $75,200 Missouri $75,184 Florida $74,876 Montana $74,710 Nebraska $74,551

Kentucky $74,464 South Carolina $74,148 Tennessee $73,950 Idaho $73,871 New Mexico $73,293 Oklahoma $73,167 Alabama $72,700 South Dakota $71,916

Arkansas $71,489 West Virginia $71,259 Mississippi $70,571

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $83,391
Albion: $82,006
Ashaway: $83,707

Adamsville, RI $83,391 Albion, RI $82,006 Ashaway, RI $83,707 Barrington, RI $82,006 Block Island, RI $83,272 Bradford, RI $83,652 Bristol, RI $81,927 Carolina, RI $82,971

Charlestown, RI $83,058 Chepachet, RI $81,847 Clayville, RI $81,927 Coventry, RI $81,847 West Greenwich, RI $81,792 East Greenwich, RI $81,903 Exeter, RI $83,652 Fiskeville, RI $82,006

Forestdale, RI $81,927 Foster, RI $81,792 Glendale, RI $81,792 Greene, RI $82,710 Greenville, RI $82,006 Harmony, RI $81,982 Harrisville, RI $81,847 Hope, RI $82,006

Hope Valley, RI $83,707 Hopkinton, RI $83,731 Jamestown, RI $82,892 Kenyon, RI $83,628 Little Compton, RI $83,359 Manville, RI $82,006 Mapleville, RI $81,792 Newport, RI $82,908

Middletown, RI $83,256 North Kingstown, RI $81,768 North Scituate, RI $81,982 Oakland, RI $81,871 Pascoag, RI $81,824 Pawtucket, RI $82,006 Central Falls, RI $82,006 Cumberland, RI $82,006

Lincoln, RI $82,006 Portsmouth, RI $82,575 Prudence Island, RI $81,847 Rockville, RI $83,731 Saunderstown, RI $82,939 Shannock, RI $83,604 Slatersville, RI $81,927 Slocum, RI $82,939

Tiverton, RI $83,414 Wakefield, RI $82,852 Kingston, RI $82,868 Narragansett, RI $82,884 Peace Dale, RI $82,852 Warren, RI $81,982 Warwick, RI $82,006 Westerly, RI $83,755

West Kingston, RI $82,916 West Warwick, RI $82,006 Wood River Junction, RI $83,652 Woonsocket, RI $81,927 North Smithfield, RI $81,982 Wyoming, RI $83,628 Providence, RI $82,006 Cranston, RI $82,006

North Providence, RI $82,006 East Providence, RI $82,006 Riverside, RI $82,006 Rumford, RI $82,006 Smithfield, RI $82,006 Johnston, RI $82,006

Entry Level Process Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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

$73,088

Average $82,615/year

$94,148

$6,091

Average $6,885/month

$7,846

$1,406

Average $1,589/week

$1,811

$35

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,148	$7,846	$1,811	$45
Average	$82,615	$6,885	$1,589	$40
25th Percentile	$73,088	$6,091	$1,406	$35

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