What are the main factors that influence a Graduate Process Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Graduate Process Engineer?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Graduate Process Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Graduate Process Engineer's salary?

A Graduate Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,077 for beginners, reaching about $92,383 at mid-level, and approach $130,401 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Graduate Process Engineer?

Graduate Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Graduate Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $112,664, California $112,237, Massachusetts $110,741. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Graduate Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Graduate Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Graduate Civil Engineer: $128,168; Graduate Systems Engineer: $110,453; Graduate Structural Engineer: $87,559; Graduate Electrical Engineer: $82,686; Graduate Software Engineer: $80,644.

Graduate Process Engineer Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Graduate Process Engineer make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Graduate Process Engineer in New Mexico is $94,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Graduate Process Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,331
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,005 to $103,189
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,502

10% $78,502

50% (Median) $94,246

90% $111,331

Graduate Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,189	$8,599	$1,984	$50
Average	$94,246	$7,854	$1,812	$45
25th Percentile	$86,005	$7,167	$1,654	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Graduate Process Engineer Salaries

A Graduate Process Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Graduate Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Graduate Process Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,077
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,969
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,383
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,168
Expert (over 8 years): $130,401

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Metallurgical Engineer I	less than 1 year	$71,077
Metallurgical Engineer II	1-2 years	$83,969
Graduate Process Engineer	2-4 years	$92,383
Metallurgical Engineer IV	5-8 years	$112,168
Metallurgical Engineer V	over 8 years	$130,401

How Do Graduate Process Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Graduate Process Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $112,664.
California: $112,237.
Massachusetts: $110,741.

District of Columbia $112,664 California $112,237 Massachusetts $110,741 Washington $110,334 New Jersey $110,293 Alaska $110,151 Connecticut $108,747 New York $108,177

Hawaii $106,355 Rhode Island $105,501 Maryland $104,921 Minnesota $104,127 Colorado $103,822 Illinois $103,720 Oregon $103,333 Delaware $103,048

New Hampshire $102,869 Virginia $102,468 Pennsylvania $101,298 Nevada $100,708 North Dakota $100,515 Michigan $100,209 Wisconsin $100,097 Vermont $99,874

Texas $99,253 Maine $99,212 Arizona $99,151 Ohio $99,080 Georgia $98,144 Indiana $97,676 Wyoming $97,584 Utah $97,442

Iowa $97,380 Kansas $96,892 Louisiana $96,750 North Carolina $96,699 Missouri $96,678 Florida $96,282 Montana $96,068 Nebraska $95,864

Kentucky $95,752 South Carolina $95,345 Tennessee $95,091 Idaho $94,989 New Mexico $94,246 Oklahoma $94,084 Alabama $93,483 South Dakota $92,476

Arkansas $91,926 West Virginia $91,631 Mississippi $90,746

Top Paying Cities for Graduate Process Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $95,250
Belen: $94,720
Bernalillo: $95,419

Algodones, NM $95,250

Belen, NM $94,720

Bernalillo, NM $95,419

Bluewater, NM $93,415

Bosque, NM $94,024

Casa Blanca, NM $94,236

Cedar Crest, NM $95,498

Cedarvale, NM $91,753

Cerrillos, NM $95,319

Claunch, NM $91,414

Coyote, NM $93,915

Cuba, NM $93,764

Cubero, NM $94,445

Edgewood, NM $95,072

Estancia, NM $93,938

Gallina, NM $93,423

Counselor, NM $93,481

Grants, NM $93,308

Milan, NM $93,682

Isleta, NM $95,582

Jarales, NM $94,628

Jemez Pueblo, NM $94,792

Jemez Springs, NM $94,500

Laguna, NM $94,907

La Jara, NM $93,659

La Joya, NM $93,443

Lindrith, NM $93,330

Los Lunas, NM $95,221

Mcintosh, NM $94,455

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $93,826

Moriarty, NM $94,138

Mountainair, NM $93,122

Nageezi, NM $93,357

New Laguna, NM $94,399

Paguate, NM $94,463

Pena Blanca, NM $95,518

Peralta, NM $95,372

Placitas, NM $95,421

Ponderosa, NM $94,672

Prewitt, NM $93,387

Regina, NM $93,452

Sandia Park, NM $95,258

Corrales, NM $95,617

San Fidel, NM $93,890

San Rafael, NM $93,490

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $95,259

San Ysidro, NM $95,131

Stanley, NM $94,124

Tijeras, NM $95,270

Tome, NM $95,094

Torreon, NM $94,778

Veguita, NM $94,016

Willard, NM $92,954

Youngsville, NM $93,941

Bosque Farms, NM $95,547

Clines Corners, NM $93,555

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $95,331

Cochiti Lake, NM $95,455

Albuquerque, NM $95,671

Kirtland Afb, NM $95,671

Rio Rancho, NM $95,514

Gallup, NM $93,522

Brimhall, NM $93,257

Church Rock, NM $93,301

Continental Divide, NM $93,235

Crownpoint, NM $93,312

Fence Lake, NM $92,896

Fort Wingate, NM $93,269

Gamerco, NM $93,425

Mentmore, NM $93,281

Mexican Springs, NM $93,270

Ramah, NM $93,099

Rehoboth, NM $93,332

Thoreau, NM $93,337

Tohatchi, NM $93,251

Vanderwagen, NM $93,270

Zuni, NM $93,247

Navajo, NM $93,374

Jamestown, NM $93,142

Pinehill, NM $93,026

Sheep Springs, NM $93,352

Smith Lake, NM $93,700

Yatahey, NM $93,318

Farmington, NM $93,767

Aztec, NM $93,940

Blanco, NM $93,502

Bloomfield, NM $93,391

Flora Vista, NM $93,864

Fruitland, NM $93,277

Kirtland, NM $93,865

La Plata, NM $93,898

Navajo Dam, NM $93,857

Shiprock, NM $93,726

Waterflow, NM $93,679

Newcomb, NM $93,295

Sanostee, NM $93,354

Santa Fe, NM $96,159

Abiquiu, NM $93,529

Alcalde, NM $95,158

Amalia, NM $93,387

Arroyo Hondo, NM $93,255

Arroyo Seco, NM $93,363

Canjilon, NM $93,240

Canones, NM $94,090

Carson, NM $93,612

Cebolla, NM $93,295

Cerro, NM $93,322

Chama, NM $93,704

Chamisal, NM $94,906

Chimayo, NM $95,572

Cordova, NM $95,410

Costilla, NM $93,778

Taos Ski Valley, NM $93,067

Dixon, NM $94,815

Dulce, NM $93,702

El Prado, NM $93,446

El Rito, NM $93,874

Embudo, NM $94,328

Espanola, NM $95,456

Glorieta, NM $95,789

Hernandez, NM $94,569

Ilfeld, NM $94,905

La Madera, NM $93,709

Lamy, NM $95,424

Llano, NM $94,713

Los Alamos, NM $95,650

White Rock, NM $95,830

Medanales, NM $94,674

Ojo Caliente, NM $94,117

Los Ojos, NM $93,474

Pecos, NM $95,491

Penasco, NM $94,361

Petaca, NM $93,154

Questa, NM $93,421

Ranchos De Taos, NM $93,914

Red River, NM $93,155

Ribera, NM $93,754

Rowe, NM $94,994

San Cristobal, NM $93,152

San Jose, NM $94,760

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $95,223

Santa Cruz, NM $95,540

Serafina, NM $93,517

Taos, NM $93,392

Tererro, NM $95,796

Tesuque, NM $96,159

Tierra Amarilla, NM $93,392

Trampas, NM $94,284

Tres Piedras, NM $93,128

Truchas, NM $95,144

Vadito, NM $94,237

Valdez, NM $93,222

Vallecitos, NM $93,148

Velarde, NM $94,672

Villanueva, NM $93,573

Spaceport City, NM $91,665

Las Vegas, NM $92,779

Angel Fire, NM $93,053

Anton Chico, NM $92,618

Buena Vista, NM $93,469

Chacon, NM $93,535

Cimarron, NM $92,907

Cleveland, NM $94,199

Eagle Nest, NM $92,978

Guadalupita, NM $93,392

Holman, NM $93,958

La Loma, NM $92,463

Maxwell, NM $92,939

Miami, NM $92,738

Mills, NM $92,409

Montezuma, NM $94,677

Mora, NM $94,331

Mosquero, NM $92,328

Ocate, NM $92,839

Ojo Feliz, NM $93,083

Rainsville, NM $93,491

Raton, NM $93,173

Rociada, NM $94,725

Roy, NM $92,429

Sapello, NM $93,902

Solano, NM $92,316

Springer, NM $92,698

Ute Park, NM $92,951

Valmora, NM $92,701

Wagon Mound, NM $92,595

Watrous, NM $92,732

Socorro, NM $92,518

Aragon, NM $92,797

Datil, NM $92,415

Lemitar, NM $92,948

Luna, NM $92,962

Magdalena, NM $92,422

Pie Town, NM $92,730

Polvadera, NM $93,172

Quemado, NM $92,923

Reserve, NM $92,756

San Acacia, NM $93,326

San Antonio, NM $92,006

Truth Or Consequences, NM $91,986

Arrey, NM $91,971

Caballo, NM $92,034

Derry, NM $91,566

Elephant Butte, NM $92,226

Garfield, NM $91,301

Hatch, NM $89,837

Monticello, NM $91,981

Rincon, NM $89,320

Salem, NM $91,016

Williamsburg, NM $92,102

Winston, NM $92,048

Las Cruces, NM $88,151

White Sands Missile Range, NM $88,440

Santa Teresa, NM $89,083

Playas, NM $92,412

Animas, NM $92,639

Anthony, NM $89,062

Arenas Valley, NM $92,475

Bayard, NM $92,389

Berino, NM $88,658

Buckhorn, NM $92,485

Santa Clara, NM $92,551

Chamberino, NM $88,751

Cliff, NM $92,378

Columbus, NM $92,130

Deming, NM $92,151

Dona Ana, NM $88,154

Fairacres, NM $88,418

Faywood, NM $92,109

Fort Bayard, NM $92,463

Gila, NM $92,242

Glenwood, NM $92,314

Hachita, NM $92,130

Hanover, NM $92,149

Hillsboro, NM $91,961

Hurley, NM $92,327

La Mesa, NM $89,837

Lordsburg, NM $92,344

Mesilla, NM $88,153

Mesilla Park, NM $88,162

Mesquite, NM $88,238

Mimbres, NM $92,222

Mule Creek, NM $92,472

Organ, NM $88,208

Pinos Altos, NM $92,376

Radium Springs, NM $88,189

Redrock, NM $92,141

Rodeo, NM $92,756

San Miguel, NM $88,204

Silver City, NM $92,377

Sunland Park, NM $88,609

Tyrone, NM $92,651

Vado, NM $88,273

Chaparral, NM $89,387

Clovis, NM $92,200

Cannon Afb, NM $91,997

Broadview, NM $91,931

Causey, NM $91,774

Crossroads, NM $91,556

Dora, NM $91,991

Elida, NM $91,610

Floyd, NM $91,833

Fort Sumner, NM $91,758

Grady, NM $92,019

House, NM $91,946

Kenna, NM $91,611

Lingo, NM $91,768

Melrose, NM $91,961

Milnesand, NM $91,574

Pep, NM $91,699

Portales, NM $92,035

Rogers, NM $91,725

Saint Vrain, NM $92,020

Taiban, NM $91,727

Texico, NM $92,056

Yeso, NM $91,394

Roswell, NM $91,500

Artesia, NM $91,681

Caprock, NM $91,495

Carlsbad, NM $91,741

Dexter, NM $91,565

Eunice, NM $91,823

Hagerman, NM $91,611

Hobbs, NM $91,957

Hope, NM $91,275

Jal, NM $91,715

Lake Arthur, NM $91,459

Lakewood, NM $91,596

Loco Hills, NM $91,765

Loving, NM $91,718

Lovington, NM $91,868

Mcdonald, NM $91,618

Malaga, NM $91,628

Maljamar, NM $91,539

Monument, NM $91,754

Tatum, NM $91,677

Whites City, NM $91,831

Carrizozo, NM $91,067

Alamogordo, NM $90,777

Alto, NM $91,080

Bent, NM $90,794

Capitan, NM $90,868

Cloudcroft, NM $90,784

Corona, NM $91,462

Encino, NM $92,197

Fort Stanton, NM $90,907

Glencoe, NM $90,842

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $90,766

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $90,766

Hondo, NM $90,925

La Luz, NM $90,766

Lincoln, NM $90,661

Mayhill, NM $90,972

Mescalero, NM $90,807

Nogal, NM $91,197

Orogrande, NM $90,812

Picacho, NM $90,906

Pinon, NM $91,248

Ruidoso, NM $91,253

Ruidoso Downs, NM $91,129

Sacramento, NM $90,848

San Patricio, NM $90,956

Sunspot, NM $90,766

Timberon, NM $90,963

Tinnie, NM $90,853

Tularosa, NM $90,826

Vaughn, NM $91,826

Weed, NM $90,961

Tucumcari, NM $92,281

Amistad, NM $92,162

Bard, NM $92,015

Capulin, NM $93,057

Clayton, NM $92,342

Conchas Dam, NM $92,425

Cuervo, NM $91,980

Des Moines, NM $92,690

Folsom, NM $92,833

Garita, NM $92,248

Gladstone, NM $92,433

Grenville, NM $92,416

Logan, NM $92,278

Mcalister, NM $91,993

Nara Visa, NM $92,060

Newkirk, NM $92,161

Quay, NM $92,214

San Jon, NM $92,116

Santa Rosa, NM $92,214

Sedan, NM $92,247

Trementina, NM $92,243

Graduate Process Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Graduate Process Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Graduate Process Engineer positions in MFG Nondurable or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Graduate Process Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Graduate Process Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$117,808	$57.0	25%
MFG Durable	$98,959	$48.0	5%

Graduate Process Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Graduate Process Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$86,005

Average $94,246/year

$103,189

$7,167

Average $7,854/month

$8,599

$1,654

Average $1,812/week

$1,984

$41

Average $45/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,189	$8,599	$1,984	$50
Average	$94,246	$7,854	$1,812	$45
25th Percentile	$86,005	$7,167	$1,654	$41

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