What are the main factors that influence a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV's salary?

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

How does experience change A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer 's salary?

A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $90,438, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,290, a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,148, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,594, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,322,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV?

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $138,713, California $138,193, Massachusetts $136,353. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Testing and Methods Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Director: $195,990; Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Senior Manager: $160,590; Quality Testing and Methods Engineer V: $150,329; Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Manager: $131,690; Software Testing and Quality Engineer IV: $131,440.

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Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV in Delaware is $127,163 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,090
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,293 to $134,453
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,307

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Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,453	$11,204	$2,586	$65
Average	$127,163	$10,597	$2,445	$61
25th Percentile	$117,293	$9,774	$2,256	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salaries

A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV'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 Quality Testing and Methods Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV'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:

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years): $90,438
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,290
Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV (7+ years): $127,148
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $152,594
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $114,322

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$90,438
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,290
Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV	7+ years	$127,148
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,594
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$114,322

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How Do Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV 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 Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,713.
California: $138,193.
Massachusetts: $136,353.

District of Columbia $138,713 California $138,193 Massachusetts $136,353 Washington $135,843 New Jersey $135,793 Alaska $135,623 Connecticut $133,893 New York $133,193

Hawaii $130,953 Rhode Island $129,893 Maryland $129,183 Minnesota $128,203 Colorado $127,833 Illinois $127,703 Oregon $127,233 Delaware $126,873

New Hampshire $126,653 Virginia $126,163 Pennsylvania $124,723 Nevada $123,993 North Dakota $123,763 Michigan $123,383 Wisconsin $123,243 Vermont $122,973

Texas $122,203 Maine $122,153 Arizona $122,083 Ohio $121,993 Georgia $120,843 Indiana $120,263 Wyoming $120,153 Utah $119,973

Iowa $119,903 Kansas $119,303 Louisiana $119,123 North Carolina $119,063 Missouri $119,033 Florida $118,543 Montana $118,283 Nebraska $118,033

Kentucky $117,893 South Carolina $117,393 Tennessee $117,083 Idaho $116,953 New Mexico $116,043 Oklahoma $115,843 Alabama $115,103 South Dakota $113,863

Arkansas $113,183 West Virginia $112,823 Mississippi $111,733

Top Paying Cities for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IVs

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:

Lincoln: $131,313
Little Creek: $130,093
Magnolia: $130,633

Lincoln, DE $131,313 Little Creek, DE $130,093 Magnolia, DE $130,633 Milford, DE $131,313 Marydel, DE $129,613 Millsboro, DE $131,313 Millville, DE $132,193 Milton, DE $131,313

Nassau, DE $131,313 Ocean View, DE $132,193 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,193 Seaford, DE $129,933 Selbyville, DE $132,193 Smyrna, DE $129,463 Viola, DE $130,633 Woodside, DE $130,263

Bear, DE $128,503 Newark, DE $128,553 Claymont, DE $128,653 Delaware City, DE $128,553 Hockessin, DE $128,653 Kirkwood, DE $128,553 Middletown, DE $129,193 Montchanin, DE $128,653

New Castle, DE $128,653 Odessa, DE $129,373 Port Penn, DE $128,203 Rockland, DE $128,653 Saint Georges, DE $128,553 Townsend, DE $129,183 Winterthur, DE $128,653 Lewes, DE $131,313

Wilmington, DE $128,653 Dover, DE $130,033 Dover Afb, DE $130,333 Bethany Beach, DE $132,193 Bethel, DE $129,933 Bridgeville, DE $131,313 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,173 Cheswold, DE $129,733

Clayton, DE $129,413 Dagsboro, DE $132,193 Delmar, DE $129,933 Ellendale, DE $131,313 Felton, DE $131,313 Fenwick Island, DE $132,193 Frankford, DE $132,193 Frederica, DE $131,313

Georgetown, DE $131,313 Greenwood, DE $131,313 Harbeson, DE $131,313 Harrington, DE $131,313 Hartly, DE $129,343 Houston, DE $131,313 Kenton, DE $129,413 Laurel, DE $129,933

Yorklyn, DE $128,653

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV'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.

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$117,293

Average $127,163/year

$134,453

$9,774

Average $10,597/month

$11,204

$2,256

Average $2,445/week

$2,586

$56

Average $61/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,453	$11,204	$2,586	$65
Average	$127,163	$10,597	$2,445	$61
25th Percentile	$117,293	$9,774	$2,256	$56

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV

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For a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $152,600 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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