What are the main factors that influence a Design Quality Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Design Quality Engineer's salary?

A Design Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Design Quality Engineer (0-2 years)earns $69,625, a Quality Assurance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $84,627, a Quality Assurance Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $102,440, a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $127,829, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $154,604,

What are the highest paying states for a Design Quality Engineer?

Design Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $76,884, California $76,593, Massachusetts $75,572. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Design Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,192; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,701; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,950; Product Design Engineer III: $111,948; Senior Equipment Design Engineer: $109,400.

Design Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Design Quality Engineer in Delaware is $70,482 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,440
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,823 to $76,741
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,850

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Design Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,741	$6,395	$1,476	$37
Average	$70,482	$5,873	$1,355	$34
25th Percentile	$62,823	$5,235	$1,208	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Design Quality Engineer Salaries

A Design Quality 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 Design Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Quality 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): $69,625
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,627
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,440
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,829
Expert (over 8 years): $154,604

Levels	Salary
Design Qu... Level Design Quality Engineer	$69,625
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer	$84,627
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer	$102,440
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer	$127,829
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer	$154,604

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How Do Design Quality 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 Design Quality Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,884.
California: $76,593.
Massachusetts: $75,572.

District of Columbia $76,884 California $76,593 Massachusetts $75,572 Washington $75,294 New Jersey $75,266 Alaska $75,169 Connecticut $74,211 New York $73,822

Hawaii $72,579 Rhode Island $71,996 Maryland $71,600 Minnesota $71,058 Colorado $70,850 Illinois $70,780 Oregon $70,517 Delaware $70,322

New Hampshire $70,200 Virginia $69,926 Pennsylvania $69,128 Nevada $68,725 North Dakota $68,593 Michigan $68,385 Wisconsin $68,308 Vermont $68,156

Texas $67,732 Maine $67,704 Arizona $67,663 Ohio $67,614 Georgia $66,975 Indiana $66,656 Wyoming $66,593 Utah $66,496

Iowa $66,454 Kansas $66,121 Louisiana $66,024 North Carolina $65,989 Missouri $65,975 Florida $65,704 Montana $65,559 Nebraska $65,420

Kentucky $65,343 South Carolina $65,066 Tennessee $64,892 Idaho $64,822 New Mexico $64,316 Oklahoma $64,204 Alabama $63,795 South Dakota $63,107

Arkansas $62,732 West Virginia $62,531 Mississippi $61,927

Top Paying Cities for Design Quality Engineers

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: $72,780
Little Creek: $72,107
Magnolia: $72,405

Lincoln, DE $72,780 Little Creek, DE $72,107 Magnolia, DE $72,405 Milford, DE $72,780 Marydel, DE $71,836 Millsboro, DE $72,780 Millville, DE $73,266 Milton, DE $72,780

Nassau, DE $72,780 Ocean View, DE $73,266 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,266 Seaford, DE $72,016 Selbyville, DE $73,266 Smyrna, DE $71,753 Viola, DE $72,405 Woodside, DE $72,197

Bear, DE $71,225 Newark, DE $71,253 Claymont, DE $71,308 Delaware City, DE $71,253 Hockessin, DE $71,308 Kirkwood, DE $71,253 Middletown, DE $71,607 Montchanin, DE $71,308

New Castle, DE $71,308 Odessa, DE $71,704 Port Penn, DE $71,058 Rockland, DE $71,308 Saint Georges, DE $71,253 Townsend, DE $71,600 Winterthur, DE $71,308 Lewes, DE $72,780

Wilmington, DE $71,308 Dover, DE $72,072 Dover Afb, DE $72,239 Bethany Beach, DE $73,266 Bethel, DE $72,016 Bridgeville, DE $72,780 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,148 Cheswold, DE $71,905

Clayton, DE $71,725 Dagsboro, DE $73,266 Delmar, DE $72,016 Ellendale, DE $72,780 Felton, DE $72,780 Fenwick Island, DE $73,266 Frankford, DE $73,266 Frederica, DE $72,780

Georgetown, DE $72,780 Greenwood, DE $72,780 Harbeson, DE $72,780 Harrington, DE $72,780 Hartly, DE $71,690 Houston, DE $72,780 Kenton, DE $71,725 Laurel, DE $72,016

Yorklyn, DE $71,308

Design Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design Quality 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$62,823

Average $70,482/year

$76,741

$5,235

Average $5,873/month

$6,395

$1,208

Average $1,355/week

$1,476

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,741	$6,395	$1,476	$37
Average	$70,482	$5,873	$1,355	$34
25th Percentile	$62,823	$5,235	$1,208	$30

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