Process engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Process Engineer is $98,531 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 7.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 27, 2026.

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Process Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $65,309 and a high of $148,653 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Process Engineer include Burlington, MA at $135,459 per year, Bentonville, AR at $119,896 per year, and Houston, TX at $117,983 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Process Engineer include Stellant Systems, Inc. ($416,000 per year) and Xcelerate Solutions ($250,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Process Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Process Engineer: Average $71,851 per year
• Senior Process Engineer: Average $116,834 per year