The salary trajectory of a Research/Process Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,827 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,989 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research/Process Engineer at 3M is $146,785 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $224,841 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $118,620 (25th percentile) and $184,387 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by 3M Research/Process Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research/Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $89 per hour.
Research/Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,885 and $15,366 monthly.