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How much does a Process Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
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$85,055
per year
The average salary for a process engineer is $85,055 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Highest paying cities in United States for Process Engineers
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for process engineers
Most recommended license
Professional Engineer
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 38.11% since 2018. Process Engineers with this license earn +31.97% more than the average base salary, which is $85,055 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2043 | increase by 2043 |
| 2013 | 6134 | increase by 200.24% |
| 2014 | 7161 | increase by 16.74% |
| 2015 | 2931 | decrease by 59.07% |
| 2016 | 1340 | decrease by 54.28% |
| 2017 | 1504 | increase by 12.24% |
| 2018 | 3716 | increase by 147.07% |
| 2019 | 2300 | decrease by 38.11% |
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
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Specialty categories:
| Top specialty | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Immunology | +50.22% | 2 jobs | 3  |
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Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Project Management Degree | +27.94% | 5 jobs | 7 |
Biology Degree | +50.22% | 9 jobs | 10 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Professional Engineer | +31.97% | 89 jobs | 145 |
Most common benefits for Process Engineers
- Relocation assistance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health savings account
- Employee stock ownership plan
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Salary satisfaction
68% of Process engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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