What are the main factors that influence a Qa Associate'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 Qa Associate (0-1 years)earns $51,032, a Quality Control Inspector II (1-3 years)earns $56,003, a Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $70,733, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $79,179,

What are the highest paying states for a Qa Associate?

Qa Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Qa Associate roles are District of Columbia $53,770, California $53,566, Massachusetts $52,852. 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: QA Director: $200,329; Associate Director of QA: $140,655; QA Associate III: $102,100; QA Analyst: $102,100; QA Analyst III: $100,900.

Qa Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Qa Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Qa Associate in Rhode Island is $50,701 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,500
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,424 to $55,306
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,531

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Qa Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,306	$4,609	$1,064	$27
Average	$50,701	$4,225	$975	$24
25th Percentile	$46,424	$3,869	$893	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Qa Associate Salaries

A Qa Associate'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 Do Qa Associate 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 Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,770.
California: $53,566.
Massachusetts: $52,852.

District of Columbia $53,770 California $53,566 Massachusetts $52,852 Washington $52,658 New Jersey $52,638 Alaska $52,570 Connecticut $51,900 New York $51,628

Hawaii $50,759 Rhode Island $50,351 Maryland $50,074 Minnesota $49,695 Colorado $49,550 Illinois $49,501 Oregon $49,316 Delaware $49,180

New Hampshire $49,095 Virginia $48,904 Pennsylvania $48,345 Nevada $48,063 North Dakota $47,971 Michigan $47,826 Wisconsin $47,772 Vermont $47,665

Texas $47,369 Maine $47,350 Arizona $47,320 Ohio $47,286 Georgia $46,840 Indiana $46,616 Wyoming $46,573 Utah $46,505

Iowa $46,475 Kansas $46,242 Louisiana $46,174 North Carolina $46,150 Missouri $46,140 Florida $45,951 Montana $45,849 Nebraska $45,752

Kentucky $45,698 South Carolina $45,504 Tennessee $45,383 Idaho $45,334 New Mexico $44,980 Oklahoma $44,902 Alabama $44,615 South Dakota $44,135

Arkansas $43,872 West Virginia $43,732 Mississippi $43,309

Top Paying Cities for Qa Associates

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: $51,176
Albion: $50,327
Ashaway: $51,371

Adamsville, RI $51,176 Albion, RI $50,327 Ashaway, RI $51,371 Barrington, RI $50,327 Block Island, RI $51,104 Bradford, RI $51,337 Bristol, RI $50,278 Carolina, RI $50,919

Charlestown, RI $50,972 Chepachet, RI $50,229 Clayville, RI $50,278 Coventry, RI $50,229 West Greenwich, RI $50,195 East Greenwich, RI $50,263 Exeter, RI $51,337 Fiskeville, RI $50,327

Forestdale, RI $50,278 Foster, RI $50,195 Glendale, RI $50,195 Greene, RI $50,759 Greenville, RI $50,327 Harmony, RI $50,312 Harrisville, RI $50,229 Hope, RI $50,327

Hope Valley, RI $51,371 Hopkinton, RI $51,385 Jamestown, RI $50,870 Kenyon, RI $51,322 Little Compton, RI $51,157 Manville, RI $50,327 Mapleville, RI $50,195 Newport, RI $50,880

Middletown, RI $51,094 North Kingstown, RI $50,181 North Scituate, RI $50,312 Oakland, RI $50,244 Pascoag, RI $50,215 Pawtucket, RI $50,327 Central Falls, RI $50,327 Cumberland, RI $50,327

Lincoln, RI $50,327 Portsmouth, RI $50,676 Prudence Island, RI $50,229 Rockville, RI $51,385 Saunderstown, RI $50,900 Shannock, RI $51,308 Slatersville, RI $50,278 Slocum, RI $50,900

Tiverton, RI $51,191 Wakefield, RI $50,846 Kingston, RI $50,856 Narragansett, RI $50,866 Peace Dale, RI $50,846 Warren, RI $50,312 Warwick, RI $50,327 Westerly, RI $51,400

West Kingston, RI $50,885 West Warwick, RI $50,327 Wood River Junction, RI $51,337 Woonsocket, RI $50,278 North Smithfield, RI $50,312 Wyoming, RI $51,322 Providence, RI $50,327 Cranston, RI $50,327

North Providence, RI $50,327 East Providence, RI $50,327 Riverside, RI $50,327 Rumford, RI $50,327 Smithfield, RI $50,327 Johnston, RI $50,327

Qa Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qa Associate'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

$46,424

Average $50,701/year

$55,306

$3,869

Average $4,225/month

$4,609

$893

Average $975/week

$1,064

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,306	$4,609	$1,064	$27
Average	$50,701	$4,225	$975	$24
25th Percentile	$46,424	$3,869	$893	$22

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