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 $79,635, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,719, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,001, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,762, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $158,131,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Associate QA Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate QA Engineer in Rhode Island is $79,955 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,769
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,288 to $86,139
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,217

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Associate QA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,139	$7,178	$1,657	$41
Average	$79,955	$6,663	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$73,288	$6,107	$1,409	$35

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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): $79,635
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,719
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,001
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,762
Expert (over 8 years): $158,131

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate QA Engineer	$79,635
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$93,719
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$106,001
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$131,762
Quality A... Level Associate QA Engineer	$158,131

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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:

Adamsville: $80,706
Albion: $79,366
Ashaway: $81,012

Adamsville, RI $80,706 Albion, RI $79,366 Ashaway, RI $81,012 Barrington, RI $79,366 Block Island, RI $80,591 Bradford, RI $80,959 Bristol, RI $79,289 Carolina, RI $80,300

Charlestown, RI $80,384 Chepachet, RI $79,213 Clayville, RI $79,289 Coventry, RI $79,213 West Greenwich, RI $79,159 East Greenwich, RI $79,266 Exeter, RI $80,959 Fiskeville, RI $79,366

Forestdale, RI $79,289 Foster, RI $79,159 Glendale, RI $79,159 Greene, RI $80,047 Greenville, RI $79,366 Harmony, RI $79,343 Harrisville, RI $79,213 Hope, RI $79,366

Hope Valley, RI $81,012 Hopkinton, RI $81,035 Jamestown, RI $80,223 Kenyon, RI $80,936 Little Compton, RI $80,675 Manville, RI $79,366 Mapleville, RI $79,159 Newport, RI $80,239

Middletown, RI $80,576 North Kingstown, RI $79,136 North Scituate, RI $79,343 Oakland, RI $79,235 Pascoag, RI $79,190 Pawtucket, RI $79,366 Central Falls, RI $79,366 Cumberland, RI $79,366

Lincoln, RI $79,366 Portsmouth, RI $79,917 Prudence Island, RI $79,213 Rockville, RI $81,035 Saunderstown, RI $80,269 Shannock, RI $80,913 Slatersville, RI $79,289 Slocum, RI $80,269

Tiverton, RI $80,729 Wakefield, RI $80,185 Kingston, RI $80,200 Narragansett, RI $80,216 Peace Dale, RI $80,185 Warren, RI $79,343 Warwick, RI $79,366 Westerly, RI $81,058

West Kingston, RI $80,246 West Warwick, RI $79,366 Wood River Junction, RI $80,959 Woonsocket, RI $79,289 North Smithfield, RI $79,343 Wyoming, RI $80,936 Providence, RI $79,366 Cranston, RI $79,366

North Providence, RI $79,366 East Providence, RI $79,366 Riverside, RI $79,366 Rumford, RI $79,366 Smithfield, RI $79,366 Johnston, RI $79,366

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

$73,288

Average $79,955/year

$86,139

$6,107

Average $6,663/month

$7,178

$1,409

Average $1,538/week

$1,657

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,139	$7,178	$1,657	$41
Average	$79,955	$6,663	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$73,288	$6,107	$1,409	$35

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