What are the main factors that influence a Quality Engineering Technician'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 Engineering Technician's salary?

A Quality Engineering Technician's salary grows with experience: a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $51,189, a Quality Engineering Technician (1-3 years)earns $62,820, a Manufacturing Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $70,826, a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor (5+ years)earns $111,795, a Manufacturing Engineer Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $128,764,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Engineering Technician?

Quality Engineering Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Engineering Technician roles are District of Columbia $67,636, California $67,380, Massachusetts $66,482. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Engineering Technician roles make?

Salaries for Quality Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Manager, Operations Quality Engineering: $197,859; Quality Assurance Engineering Director: $195,914; Director Of Quality Engineering: $190,858; Manager, Quality Engineering: $132,365; Quality Assurance Engineering Manager: $131,696.

Quality Engineering Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Engineering Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Quality Engineering Technician in Delaware is $62,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,869
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,182 to $67,691
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,881

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Quality Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,691	$5,641	$1,302	$33
Average	$62,004	$5,167	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$56,182	$4,682	$1,080	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Engineering Technician Salaries

A Quality Engineering 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 Quality Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Engineering 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): $51,189
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,820
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,826
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,795
Expert (over 8 years): $128,764

Levels	Salary
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$51,189
Quality E... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$62,820
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$70,826
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$111,795
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$128,764

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

District of Columbia: $67,636.
California: $67,380.
Massachusetts: $66,482.

District of Columbia $67,636 California $67,380 Massachusetts $66,482 Washington $66,238 New Jersey $66,213 Alaska $66,128 Connecticut $65,285 New York $64,943

Hawaii $63,849 Rhode Island $63,336 Maryland $62,988 Minnesota $62,511 Colorado $62,328 Illinois $62,267 Oregon $62,035 Delaware $61,864

New Hampshire $61,756 Virginia $61,515 Pennsylvania $60,813 Nevada $60,459 North Dakota $60,343 Michigan $60,159 Wisconsin $60,092 Vermont $59,958

Texas $59,585 Maine $59,561 Arizona $59,524 Ohio $59,481 Georgia $58,919 Indiana $58,638 Wyoming $58,583 Utah $58,498

Iowa $58,461 Kansas $58,168 Louisiana $58,082 North Carolina $58,052 Missouri $58,040 Florida $57,801 Montana $57,673 Nebraska $57,551

Kentucky $57,484 South Carolina $57,239 Tennessee $57,087 Idaho $57,026 New Mexico $56,580 Oklahoma $56,482 Alabama $56,121 South Dakota $55,517

Arkansas $55,187 West Virginia $55,010 Mississippi $54,478

Top Paying Cities for Quality Engineering 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:

Lincoln: $64,026
Little Creek: $63,434
Magnolia: $63,696

Lincoln, DE $64,026 Little Creek, DE $63,434 Magnolia, DE $63,696 Milford, DE $64,026 Marydel, DE $63,195 Millsboro, DE $64,026 Millville, DE $64,454 Milton, DE $64,026

Nassau, DE $64,026 Ocean View, DE $64,454 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,454 Seaford, DE $63,354 Selbyville, DE $64,454 Smyrna, DE $63,122 Viola, DE $63,696 Woodside, DE $63,513

Bear, DE $62,658 Newark, DE $62,682 Claymont, DE $62,731 Delaware City, DE $62,682 Hockessin, DE $62,731 Kirkwood, DE $62,682 Middletown, DE $62,994 Montchanin, DE $62,731

New Castle, DE $62,731 Odessa, DE $63,079 Port Penn, DE $62,511 Rockland, DE $62,731 Saint Georges, DE $62,682 Townsend, DE $62,988 Winterthur, DE $62,731 Lewes, DE $64,026

Wilmington, DE $62,731 Dover, DE $63,403 Dover Afb, DE $63,550 Bethany Beach, DE $64,454 Bethel, DE $63,354 Bridgeville, DE $64,026 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,470 Cheswold, DE $63,256

Clayton, DE $63,098 Dagsboro, DE $64,454 Delmar, DE $63,354 Ellendale, DE $64,026 Felton, DE $64,026 Fenwick Island, DE $64,454 Frankford, DE $64,454 Frederica, DE $64,026

Georgetown, DE $64,026 Greenwood, DE $64,026 Harbeson, DE $64,026 Harrington, DE $64,026 Hartly, DE $63,067 Houston, DE $64,026 Kenton, DE $63,098 Laurel, DE $63,354

Yorklyn, DE $62,731

Quality Engineering Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Engineering 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$56,182

Average $62,004/year

$67,691

$4,682

Average $5,167/month

$5,641

$1,080

Average $1,192/week

$1,302

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,691	$5,641	$1,302	$33
Average	$62,004	$5,167	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$56,182	$4,682	$1,080	$27

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