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 $80,139, a Quality Control Engineer (2-4 years)earns $94,312, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,672, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,595, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $159,131,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Quality Control Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Quality Control Engineer in Hawaii is $93,218 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,093
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,962 to $100,480
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,267

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Quality Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,480	$8,373	$1,932	$48
Average	$93,218	$7,768	$1,793	$45
25th Percentile	$86,962	$7,247	$1,672	$42

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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): $80,139
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,312
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,672
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,595
Expert (over 8 years): $159,131

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$80,139
Quality C... Level Quality Control Engineer	$94,312
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$106,672
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$132,595
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$159,131

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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:

Aiea: $92,763
Anahola: $92,138
Captain Cook: $92,138

Aiea, HI $92,763 Anahola, HI $92,138 Captain Cook, HI $92,138 Eleele, HI $92,138 Ewa Beach, HI $92,763 Kapolei, HI $92,557 Haiku, HI $92,138 Hakalau, HI $92,138

Haleiwa, HI $92,138 Hana, HI $92,138 Hanalei, HI $92,138 Hanamaulu, HI $92,138 Hanapepe, HI $92,138 Hauula, HI $92,343 Hawaii National Park, HI $92,138 Hawi, HI $92,138

Hilo, HI $92,138 Princeville, HI $92,138 Holualoa, HI $92,138 Honaunau, HI $92,138 Honokaa, HI $92,138 Honomu, HI $92,138 Hoolehua, HI $92,138 Kaaawa, HI $92,513

Kahuku, HI $92,138 Kahului, HI $92,138 Kailua, HI $92,763 Ocean View, HI $92,138 Waikoloa, HI $92,138 Keauhou, HI $92,138 Kailua Kona, HI $92,138 Kalaheo, HI $92,138

Kalaupapa, HI $92,138 Kamuela, HI $92,138 Kaneohe, HI $92,763 Kapaa, HI $92,138 Kaumakani, HI $92,138 Kaunakakai, HI $92,138 Keaau, HI $92,138 Kealakekua, HI $92,138

Kealia, HI $92,138 Kekaha, HI $92,138 Kihei, HI $92,138 Kilauea, HI $92,138 Kapaau, HI $92,138 Koloa, HI $92,138 Kualapuu, HI $92,138 Kunia, HI $92,468

Kurtistown, HI $92,138 Lahaina, HI $92,138 Laie, HI $92,218 Lanai City, HI $92,138 Laupahoehoe, HI $92,138 Lawai, HI $92,138 Lihue, HI $92,138 Makawao, HI $92,138

Makaweli, HI $92,138 Maunaloa, HI $92,138 Mountain View, HI $92,138 Naalehu, HI $92,138 Ninole, HI $92,138 Ookala, HI $92,138 Paauilo, HI $92,138 Pahala, HI $92,138

Pahoa, HI $92,138 Paia, HI $92,138 Papaaloa, HI $92,138 Papaikou, HI $92,138 Pearl City, HI $92,763 Pepeekeo, HI $92,138 Puunene, HI $92,138 Volcano, HI $92,138

Wahiawa, HI $92,468 Pukalani, HI $92,138 Mililani, HI $92,593 Kula, HI $92,138 Waialua, HI $92,138 Waianae, HI $92,218 Wailuku, HI $92,138 Waimanalo, HI $92,763

Waimea, HI $92,138 Waipahu, HI $92,718 Honolulu, HI $92,763 J B P H H, HI $92,763 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $92,513 Schofield Barracks, HI $92,433 Fort Shafter, HI $92,763 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,763

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,763 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $92,718 Wake Island, HI $92,763

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

$86,962

Average $93,218/year

$100,480

$7,247

Average $7,768/month

$8,373

$1,672

Average $1,793/week

$1,932

$42

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,480	$8,373	$1,932	$48
Average	$93,218	$7,768	$1,793	$45
25th Percentile	$86,962	$7,247	$1,672	$42

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