What are the main factors that influence an Associate QA Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Associate QA Engineer's salary?

An Associate QA Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Associate QA Engineer (0-2 years)earns $77,423, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,116, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $103,057, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,102, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $153,739,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate QA Engineer?

Associate QA Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate QA Engineer roles are District of Columbia $84,796, California $84,474, Massachusetts $83,348. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate QA Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate QA Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of QA: $140,655; QA Engineer IV: $126,245; QA Associate III: $102,100; QA Engineer III: $102,074; QA Automation Engineer: $87,751.

Associate QA Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate QA Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate QA Engineer in Delaware is $77,734 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,220
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,252 to $83,746
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,350

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Associate QA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,746	$6,979	$1,611	$40
Average	$77,734	$6,478	$1,495	$37
25th Percentile	$71,252	$5,938	$1,370	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Associate QA Engineer Salaries

An Associate QA 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 Associate QA Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate QA 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): $77,423
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,116
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,057
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,102
Expert (over 8 years): $153,739

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate QA Engineer	$77,423
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$91,116
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$103,057
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$128,102
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$153,739

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

District of Columbia: $84,796.
California: $84,474.
Massachusetts: $83,348.

District of Columbia $84,796 California $84,474 Massachusetts $83,348 Washington $83,042 New Jersey $83,011 Alaska $82,904 Connecticut $81,847 New York $81,418

Hawaii $80,047 Rhode Island $79,404 Maryland $78,967 Minnesota $78,370 Colorado $78,140 Illinois $78,064 Oregon $77,773 Delaware $77,558

New Hampshire $77,423 Virginia $77,122 Pennsylvania $76,241 Nevada $75,797 North Dakota $75,651 Michigan $75,422 Wisconsin $75,337 Vermont $75,169

Texas $74,702 Maine $74,671 Arizona $74,625 Ohio $74,571 Georgia $73,867 Indiana $73,515 Wyoming $73,446 Utah $73,338

Iowa $73,292 Kansas $72,925 Louisiana $72,818 North Carolina $72,779 Missouri $72,764 Florida $72,465 Montana $72,304 Nebraska $72,151

Kentucky $72,067 South Carolina $71,761 Tennessee $71,569 Idaho $71,493 New Mexico $70,934 Oklahoma $70,811 Alabama $70,359 South Dakota $69,601

Arkansas $69,187 West Virginia $68,965 Mississippi $68,299

Top Paying Cities for Associate QA 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: $80,269
Little Creek: $79,527
Magnolia: $79,856

Lincoln, DE $80,269 Little Creek, DE $79,527 Magnolia, DE $79,856 Milford, DE $80,269 Marydel, DE $79,228 Millsboro, DE $80,269 Millville, DE $80,805 Milton, DE $80,269

Nassau, DE $80,269 Ocean View, DE $80,805 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,805 Seaford, DE $79,427 Selbyville, DE $80,805 Smyrna, DE $79,136 Viola, DE $79,856 Woodside, DE $79,626

Bear, DE $78,554 Newark, DE $78,584 Claymont, DE $78,646 Delaware City, DE $78,584 Hockessin, DE $78,646 Kirkwood, DE $78,584 Middletown, DE $78,975 Montchanin, DE $78,646

New Castle, DE $78,646 Odessa, DE $79,082 Port Penn, DE $78,370 Rockland, DE $78,646 Saint Georges, DE $78,584 Townsend, DE $78,967 Winterthur, DE $78,646 Lewes, DE $80,269

Wilmington, DE $78,646 Dover, DE $79,488 Dover Afb, DE $79,672 Bethany Beach, DE $80,805 Bethel, DE $79,427 Bridgeville, DE $80,269 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,572 Cheswold, DE $79,304

Clayton, DE $79,105 Dagsboro, DE $80,805 Delmar, DE $79,427 Ellendale, DE $80,269 Felton, DE $80,269 Fenwick Island, DE $80,805 Frankford, DE $80,805 Frederica, DE $80,269

Georgetown, DE $80,269 Greenwood, DE $80,269 Harbeson, DE $80,269 Harrington, DE $80,269 Hartly, DE $79,067 Houston, DE $80,269 Kenton, DE $79,105 Laurel, DE $79,427

Yorklyn, DE $78,646

Associate QA Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate QA 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

$71,252

Average $77,734/year

$83,746

$5,938

Average $6,478/month

$6,979

$1,370

Average $1,495/week

$1,611

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,746	$6,979	$1,611	$40
Average	$77,734	$6,478	$1,495	$37
25th Percentile	$71,252	$5,938	$1,370	$34

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