Process Tech

Process Tech Salary in California

$27.6K

$49.8K

$72.5K

$50,647

/year

$24.35

/hour

Process Tech Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$51,319

California

California

$50,647

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    How much does a Process Tech make in California?

    As of Sep 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Process Tech in California is $50,647 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.35 an hour. This is the equivalent of $973/week or $4,220/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $72,538 and as low as $27,633, the majority of Process Tech salaries currently range between $40,500 (25th percentile) to $57,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $66,122 annually in California. The average pay range for a Process Tech varies greatly (by as much as 17200), 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 Tech salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Process Tech job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Francisco, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $9,604 (19.0%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $12,190 (24.1%) above the $50,647 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Process Tech appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, and Hayward, , 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 Tech role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $62,837

    $30.21

    San Francisco

    $60,462

    $29.07

    Santa Clara

    $60,251

    $28.97

    Sunnyvale

    $60,230

    $28.96

    Livermore

    $60,196

    $28.94

    San Jose

    $60,145

    $28.92

    Malibu

    $59,926

    $28.81

    Oakland

    $58,938

    $28.34

    Richmond

    $58,897

    $28.32

    Hayward

    $58,837

    $28.29

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

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Process Tech job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $50647 state average for Process Tech jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    It Implementation Manager

    $102,163

    $49.12

    Microsoft Intune

    $100,020

    $48.09

    Information Communication Technology

    $98,623

    $47.41

    It Operations Lead

    $57,378

    $27.59

    Traveling Technician

    $40,408

    $19.43

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Process Tech salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $40,500 to $66,122 annually, with the California average at $50,647 per year or $24.35 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Process Tech jobs, with Berkeley leading at $62,837 annually.