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

A Quality Control Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,838, a Quality Control Engineer (2-4 years)earns $91,604, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $103,609, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,788, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,563,

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

Quality Control Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Control Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,766, California $98,391, Massachusetts $97,080. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Control Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Control Systems Engineer V: $164,360; Control & Instrument Engineer V: $164,356; Control Systems Engineer IV: $149,300; Control & Instrument Engineer IV: $149,272; Control Systems Engineer III: $122,100.

Quality Control Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Quality Control Engineer in Delaware is $90,541 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,018
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,466 to $97,596
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,934

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Quality Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,596	$8,133	$1,877	$47
Average	$90,541	$7,545	$1,741	$44
25th Percentile	$84,466	$7,039	$1,624	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Engineer Salaries

A Quality Control 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 Quality Control Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control 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): $77,838
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,604
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,609
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,788
Expert (over 8 years): $154,563

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$77,838
Quality C... Level Quality Control Engineer	$91,604
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$103,609
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$128,788
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$154,563

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

District of Columbia: $98,766.
California: $98,391.
Massachusetts: $97,080.

District of Columbia $98,766 California $98,391 Massachusetts $97,080 Washington $96,723 New Jersey $96,688 Alaska $96,563 Connecticut $95,332 New York $94,832

Hawaii $93,235 Rhode Island $92,486 Maryland $91,978 Minnesota $91,282 Colorado $91,014 Illinois $90,925 Oregon $90,586 Delaware $90,336

New Hampshire $90,179 Virginia $89,828 Pennsylvania $88,802 Nevada $88,285 North Dakota $88,115 Michigan $87,848 Wisconsin $87,749 Vermont $87,553

Texas $87,009 Maine $86,973 Arizona $86,920 Ohio $86,857 Georgia $86,037 Indiana $85,626 Wyoming $85,546 Utah $85,421

Iowa $85,368 Kansas $84,939 Louisiana $84,815 North Carolina $84,770 Missouri $84,752 Florida $84,404 Montana $84,217 Nebraska $84,039

Kentucky $83,940 South Carolina $83,584 Tennessee $83,361 Idaho $83,271 New Mexico $82,620 Oklahoma $82,477 Alabama $81,951 South Dakota $81,068

Arkansas $80,586 West Virginia $80,328 Mississippi $79,552

Top Paying Cities for Quality Control 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: $93,494
Little Creek: $92,629
Magnolia: $93,012

Lincoln, DE $93,494 Little Creek, DE $92,629 Magnolia, DE $93,012 Milford, DE $93,494 Marydel, DE $92,281 Millsboro, DE $93,494 Millville, DE $94,119 Milton, DE $93,494

Nassau, DE $93,494 Ocean View, DE $94,119 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,119 Seaford, DE $92,513 Selbyville, DE $94,119 Smyrna, DE $92,174 Viola, DE $93,012 Woodside, DE $92,745

Bear, DE $91,496 Newark, DE $91,532 Claymont, DE $91,603 Delaware City, DE $91,532 Hockessin, DE $91,603 Kirkwood, DE $91,532 Middletown, DE $91,987 Montchanin, DE $91,603

New Castle, DE $91,603 Odessa, DE $92,111 Port Penn, DE $91,282 Rockland, DE $91,603 Saint Georges, DE $91,532 Townsend, DE $91,978 Winterthur, DE $91,603 Lewes, DE $93,494

Wilmington, DE $91,603 Dover, DE $92,584 Dover Afb, DE $92,798 Bethany Beach, DE $94,119 Bethel, DE $92,513 Bridgeville, DE $93,494 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,682 Cheswold, DE $92,370

Clayton, DE $92,138 Dagsboro, DE $94,119 Delmar, DE $92,513 Ellendale, DE $93,494 Felton, DE $93,494 Fenwick Island, DE $94,119 Frankford, DE $94,119 Frederica, DE $93,494

Georgetown, DE $93,494 Greenwood, DE $93,494 Harbeson, DE $93,494 Harrington, DE $93,494 Hartly, DE $92,094 Houston, DE $93,494 Kenton, DE $92,138 Laurel, DE $92,513

Yorklyn, DE $91,603

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

Understanding how a Quality Control 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

$84,466

Average $90,541/year

$97,596

$7,039

Average $7,545/month

$8,133

$1,624

Average $1,741/week

$1,877

$41

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,596	$8,133	$1,877	$47
Average	$90,541	$7,545	$1,741	$44
25th Percentile	$84,466	$7,039	$1,624	$41

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