Advanced Quality Control Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Advanced Quality Control Technician make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Advanced Quality Control Technician in the United States is $57,545 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Advanced Quality Control Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,998
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,001 to $65,110
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,954
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Recruit with AI
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $52,001 10% $46,954 90% $71,998 75% $65,110 $57,545 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Advanced Quality Control Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,110 $5,426 $1,252 $31
Average $57,545 $4,795 $1,107 $28
25th Percentile $52,001 $4,333 $1,000 $25
Check out Advanced Quality Control Technician Job Openings in the United States
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

TruCut incorporated - Sebring, OH

QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN

Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC - Concord, OH

Quality Control Technician

TruCut incorporated - Sebring, OH

Quality Control Lab Technician

Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC - Concord, OH

Search More Advanced Quality Control Technician Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Advanced Quality Control Technician Salaries

An Advanced Quality Control Technician'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 Advanced Quality Control Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Quality Control Technician'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): $54,394
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,795
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,697
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,867
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,409
Levels Salary
Entry Level Advanced Quality Control Technician$54,394
Intermediate Level Advanced Quality Control Technician$54,795
Senior Level Advanced Quality Control Technician$56,697
Specialist Level Advanced Quality Control Technician$58,867
Expert Level Advanced Quality Control Technician$59,409
$54,394 0 yr
$54,795 < 2 yrs
$56,697 2-4 yrs
$58,867 5-8 yrs
$59,409 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Advanced Quality Control Technician 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 Advanced Quality Control Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,714.
  • California: $63,472.
  • Massachusetts: $62,626.

Top Paying Cities for Advanced Quality Control Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $72,582
  • San Francisco: $71,868
  • Oakland: $70,274

What Skills Can Increase an Advanced Quality Control Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.13% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 3.36% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 1.69% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.13%
ISO 3.36%
HVAC 1.69%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Advanced Quality Control Technician's salary.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Schematic: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Programming
 $60,998
6%
Troubleshooting
 $60,422
5%
Schematic
 $59,847
4%
Initiative
 $59,271
3%
Continuous Improvement
 $59,271
3%
Leadership
 $58,696
2%
Get Latest Data

Advanced Quality Control Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced Quality Control Technician'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on May 18, 2021
$52,001
Average $57,545/year
$65,110
$4,333
Average $4,795/month
$5,426
$1,000
Average $1,107/week
$1,252
$25
Average $28/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $65,110 $5,426 $1,252 $31
Average $57,545 $4,795 $1,107 $28
25th Percentile $52,001 $4,333 $1,000 $25

Salaries of jobs related to Advanced Quality Control Technician

Salary Trends for Advanced Quality Control Technician

Salaries for an Advanced Quality Control Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,124 in 2023 to around $43,036 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advanced Quality Control Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Advanced Quality Control Technician Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$44,124
2024
$43,425
2025
$43,036
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $44,124
2024 $43,425
2025 $43,036
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Advanced Quality Control Technician

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Advanced Quality Control Technician

Here are companies hiring for Advanced Quality Control Technician and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Advanced Quality Control Technician Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Advanced Quality Control Technician job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst