What are the main factors that influence a QA Associate III's salary?

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

How does experience change A QA Associate 's salary?

A QA Associate 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $72,108, a Quality Assurance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $87,645, a QA Associate III (4-7 years)earns $106,094, a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $132,388, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $160,118,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Associate III?

QA Associate III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Associate III roles are District of Columbia $113,045, California $112,617, Massachusetts $111,116. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Associate roles make?

Salaries for QA Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of QA: $140,655; Software QA Analyst III: $113,900; Auditor, Q.A. III: $102,100; QA Engineer III: $102,074; QA Analyst III: $100,900.

QA Associate III Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a QA Associate III make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA Associate III in Rhode Island is $106,593 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a QA Associate III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,744
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,936 to $115,570
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,144

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QA Associate III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,570	$9,631	$2,223	$56
Average	$106,593	$8,883	$2,050	$51
25th Percentile	$96,936	$8,078	$1,864	$47

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Key Factors That Influence QA Associate III Salaries

A QA Associate III'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 QA Associate III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Associate III'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): $72,108
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,645
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,094
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,388
Expert (over 8 years): $160,118

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$72,108
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$87,645
QA Associ... Level QA Associate III	$106,094
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$132,388
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$160,118

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How Do QA Associate III 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 QA Associate IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,045.
California: $112,617.
Massachusetts: $111,116.

District of Columbia $113,045 California $112,617 Massachusetts $111,116 Washington $110,707 New Jersey $110,666 Alaska $110,524 Connecticut $109,115 New York $108,543

Hawaii $106,715 Rhode Island $105,858 Maryland $105,276 Minnesota $104,479 Colorado $104,173 Illinois $104,071 Oregon $103,683 Delaware $103,397

New Hampshire $103,217 Virginia $102,815 Pennsylvania $101,641 Nevada $101,049 North Dakota $100,855 Michigan $100,548 Wisconsin $100,436 Vermont $100,211

Texas $99,589 Maine $99,548 Arizona $99,487 Ohio $99,415 Georgia $98,476 Indiana $98,006 Wyoming $97,914 Utah $97,771

Iowa $97,710 Kansas $97,220 Louisiana $97,077 North Carolina $97,026 Missouri $97,005 Florida $96,607 Montana $96,393 Nebraska $96,189

Kentucky $96,076 South Carolina $95,668 Tennessee $95,413 Idaho $95,311 New Mexico $94,565 Oklahoma $94,402 Alabama $93,800 South Dakota $92,789

Arkansas $92,237 West Virginia $91,941 Mississippi $91,053

Top Paying Cities for QA Associate IIIs

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:

Adamsville: $107,593
Albion: $105,807
Ashaway: $108,002

Adamsville, RI $107,593 Albion, RI $105,807 Ashaway, RI $108,002 Barrington, RI $105,807 Block Island, RI $107,440 Bradford, RI $107,930 Bristol, RI $105,704 Carolina, RI $107,052

Charlestown, RI $107,164 Chepachet, RI $105,602 Clayville, RI $105,704 Coventry, RI $105,602 West Greenwich, RI $105,531 East Greenwich, RI $105,674 Exeter, RI $107,930 Fiskeville, RI $105,807

Forestdale, RI $105,704 Foster, RI $105,531 Glendale, RI $105,531 Greene, RI $106,715 Greenville, RI $105,807 Harmony, RI $105,776 Harrisville, RI $105,602 Hope, RI $105,807

Hope Valley, RI $108,002 Hopkinton, RI $108,032 Jamestown, RI $106,950 Kenyon, RI $107,900 Little Compton, RI $107,552 Manville, RI $105,807 Mapleville, RI $105,531 Newport, RI $106,970

Middletown, RI $107,420 North Kingstown, RI $105,500 North Scituate, RI $105,776 Oakland, RI $105,633 Pascoag, RI $105,572 Pawtucket, RI $105,807 Central Falls, RI $105,807 Cumberland, RI $105,807

Lincoln, RI $105,807 Portsmouth, RI $106,542 Prudence Island, RI $105,602 Rockville, RI $108,032 Saunderstown, RI $107,011 Shannock, RI $107,869 Slatersville, RI $105,704 Slocum, RI $107,011

Tiverton, RI $107,624 Wakefield, RI $106,899 Kingston, RI $106,919 Narragansett, RI $106,940 Peace Dale, RI $106,899 Warren, RI $105,776 Warwick, RI $105,807 Westerly, RI $108,063

West Kingston, RI $106,981 West Warwick, RI $105,807 Wood River Junction, RI $107,930 Woonsocket, RI $105,704 North Smithfield, RI $105,776 Wyoming, RI $107,900 Providence, RI $105,807 Cranston, RI $105,807

North Providence, RI $105,807 East Providence, RI $105,807 Riverside, RI $105,807 Rumford, RI $105,807 Smithfield, RI $105,807 Johnston, RI $105,807

QA Associate III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA Associate III'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

$96,936

Average $106,593/year

$115,570

$8,078

Average $8,883/month

$9,631

$1,864

Average $2,050/week

$2,223

$47

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,570	$9,631	$2,223	$56
Average	$106,593	$8,883	$2,050	$51
25th Percentile	$96,936	$8,078	$1,864	$47

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