Process Control Salary in California
$39K - $48.4K
22% of jobs
$49.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$48.4K - $57.7K
25% of jobs
The median wage is $61.6K / yr.
$57.7K - $67.1K
8% of jobs
$67.1K - $76.5K
0% of jobs
$84K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$76.5K - $85.9K
25% of jobs
$85.9K - $95.2K
4% of jobs
$95.2K - $104.6K
7% of jobs
$104.6K - $114K
6% of jobs
$114K - $123.4K
1% of jobs
$123.4K - $132.7K
0% of jobs
$132.7K - $142.1K
1% of jobs
$39K
$65.6K
$144.1K
$73,539
/year
$35.36
/hour
Process Control Salary Comparison by Location
Nationwide
United States
$74,515
California
California
$73,539
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How much does a Process Control make in California?
As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Process Control in California is $73,539 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.36 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,414/week or $6,128/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $144,088 and as low as $38,983, the majority of Process Control salaries currently range between $50,300 (25th percentile) to $85,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $111,026 annually in California. The average pay range for a Process Control varies greatly (by as much as 35600), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Process Control salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Process Control jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Process Control Jobs in California
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Process Control job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Francisco, , with Santa Clara, and Daly City, close behind in the second and third positions. Daly City, beats the average in California by $12,801 (17.4%), and San Francisco, furthers that trend with another $14,252 (19.4%) above the $73,539 average.
With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Process Control appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between San Francisco, and Vandenberg Air Force Base, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Process Control role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | $87,791 | $42.21 |
Santa Clara | $87,513 | $42.07 |
Daly City | $86,340 | $41.51 |
Oakland | $85,578 | $41.14 |
Richmond | $85,518 | $41.11 |
Hayward | $85,430 | $41.07 |
Ashland | $85,424 | $41.07 |
Laytonville | $84,838 | $40.79 |
Antioch | $84,721 | $40.73 |
Vandenberg Air Force Base | $84,309 | $40.53 |
What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Process Control Jobs in California
Analyzing similar jobs related to the Process Control job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $73539 state average for Process Control jobs.
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