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

We've identified 10 cities in California where Process Engineer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino (25.0% above average), followed by Berkeley and Mojave. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino $113,526 $9,460 $2,183 $54.58 Berkeley $112,670 $9,389 $2,166 $54.17 Mojave $110,785 $9,232 $2,130 $53.26 Mountain View $108,551 $9,045 $2,087 $52.19 Menlo Park $108,439 $9,036 $2,085 $52.13 San Francisco $108,413 $9,034 $2,084 $52.12 San Francisco Bay Area $108,413 $9,034 $2,084 $52.12 Palo Alto $108,169 $9,014 $2,080 $52.00 Santa Clara $108,069 $9,005 $2,078 $51.96 Novato $108,035 $9,002 $2,077 $51.94

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Process Engineer Salary in California

Q: How much does a Process Engineer make in California?

The average annual pay for a process engineer in California is $90,813 a year — that works out to approximately $43.66 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $92,018. The middle 80% of Process Engineers earn between $63,655 (10th percentile) and $123,363 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Process Engineer Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Process Engineer in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Work From Home Biomedical Signal Processing Engineer at $38,816 (42.7%) above Process Engineer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Work From Home Biomedical Signal Processing Engineer $129,629 $10,802 $2,492 $62.32 Photolithography Engineer $114,347 $9,528 $2,198 $54.97 Design Process Engineer $95,789 $7,982 $1,842 $46.05 Metallurgical Engineer $92,798 $7,733 $1,784 $44.61 Quality Process Engineer $84,823 $7,068 $1,631 $40.78

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Process Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$92,018

California

$90,813

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How much does a Process Engineer make in California?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average annual pay for a Process Engineer in California is $90,813 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $43.66 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,746/week or $7,567/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $140,633 and as low as $48,852, the majority of Process Engineer salaries currently range between $73,500 (25th percentile) to $101,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $123,363 annually in California. The average pay range for a Process Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 28200), 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 Engineer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Process Engineer 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 Engineer Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Process Engineer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with Berkeley, and Mojave, close behind in the second and third positions. Mojave, beats the average in California by $19,972 (22.0%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $22,713 (25.0%) above the $90,813 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Process Engineer 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 Cupertino, and Novato, , 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 Engineer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino	$113,526	$9,460	$2,183	$54.58
Berkeley	$112,670	$9,389	$2,166	$54.17
Mojave	$110,785	$9,232	$2,130	$53.26
Mountain View	$108,551	$9,045	$2,087	$52.19
Menlo Park	$108,439	$9,036	$2,085	$52.13
San Francisco	$108,413	$9,034	$2,084	$52.12
San Francisco Bay Area	$108,413	$9,034	$2,084	$52.12
Palo Alto	$108,169	$9,014	$2,080	$52.00
Santa Clara	$108,069	$9,005	$2,078	$51.96
Novato	$108,035	$9,002	$2,077	$51.94

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Process Engineer Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Process Engineer job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $90813 state average for Process Engineer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Work From Home Biomedical Signal Processing Engineer	$129,629	$10,802	$2,492	$62.32
Photolithography Engineer	$114,347	$9,528	$2,198	$54.97
Design Process Engineer	$95,789	$7,982	$1,842	$46.05
Metallurgical Engineer	$92,798	$7,733	$1,784	$44.61
Quality Process Engineer	$84,823	$7,068	$1,631	$40.78

About Our Data

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Infographic detailing Process Engineer salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $73,500 to $123,363 annually, with the California average at $90,813 per year or $43.66 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Process Engineer jobs, with Cupertino leading at $113,526 annually.

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