What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Process Controller?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Process Controller jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (58.8% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $87,188 $7,265 $1,676 $41.92 Whitehorse, YT $86,633 $7,219 $1,666 $41.65 Carcross, YT $86,583 $7,215 $1,665 $41.63 Haines Junction, YT $86,287 $7,190 $1,659 $41.48 North Cowichan, BC $86,033 $7,169 $1,654 $41.36 Duncan, BC $85,702 $7,141 $1,648 $41.20 Oak Bay, BC $85,546 $7,128 $1,645 $41.13 Victoria, BC $85,184 $7,098 $1,638 $40.95 Alberton, PE $84,389 $7,032 $1,622 $40.57 Saint John, NB $83,608 $6,967 $1,607 $40.20

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Q: How much does a Process Controller make?

The average annual pay for a process controller in the United States is $54,900 a year — that works out to approximately $26.39 an hour. The middle 80% of Process Controllers earn between $36,000 (10th percentile) and $112,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Process Controller Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Process Controller in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Financial Controller at $78,689 (143.3%) above Process Controller. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Financial Controller $133,589 $11,132 $2,569 $64.23 Remote Financial Controller $111,143 $9,261 $2,137 $53.43 Controller Accounting Manager $105,271 $8,772 $2,024 $50.61 Credit Controller $90,862 $7,571 $1,747 $43.68 Daily Controller Analyst $73,261 $6,105 $1,408 $35.22

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Process Controller Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,900

Columbus

Ohio

$53,027

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How much does a Process Controller make?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Process Controller in the United States is $54,900 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.39 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,055/week or $4,575/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $118,500 and as low as $33,500, the majority of Process Controller salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $45,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $112,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Process Controller varies little (about 7000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Process Controller in your area makes on average $53,027 per year, or $1,873 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,900. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Process Controller salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Process Controller 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 Controller Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Process Controller job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $31,683 (57.7%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $32,288 (58.8%) above the $54,900 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Process Controller 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 Kentville, NS, and Saint John, NB, , 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 Controller role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$87,188	$7,265	$1,676	$41.92
Whitehorse, YT	$86,633	$7,219	$1,666	$41.65
Carcross, YT	$86,583	$7,215	$1,665	$41.63
Haines Junction, YT	$86,287	$7,190	$1,659	$41.48
North Cowichan, BC	$86,033	$7,169	$1,654	$41.36
Duncan, BC	$85,702	$7,141	$1,648	$41.20
Oak Bay, BC	$85,546	$7,128	$1,645	$41.13
Victoria, BC	$85,184	$7,098	$1,638	$40.95
Alberton, PE	$84,389	$7,032	$1,622	$40.57
Saint John, NB	$83,608	$6,967	$1,607	$40.20

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Process Controller Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Process Controller category.

For example Senior Financial Controller jobs pay as much as $78,689 (143.3%) more than the average Process Controller salary of $54,900. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Financial Controller may help you make more money than that of the average Process Controller position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Financial Controller	$133,589	$11,132	$2,569	$64.23
Remote Financial Controller	$111,143	$9,261	$2,137	$53.43
Controller Accounting Manager	$105,271	$8,772	$2,024	$50.61
Credit Controller	$90,862	$7,571	$1,747	$43.68
Daily Controller Analyst	$73,261	$6,105	$1,408	$35.22

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