What are the main factors that influence a QA/Validation Engineer III's salary?

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

How does experience change A QA/Validation Engineer 's salary?

A QA/Validation Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer (0-2 years)earns $76,662, an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $90,224, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $102,049, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,880, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $152,253,

What are the highest paying states for a QA/Validation Engineer III?

QA/Validation Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA/Validation Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $111,600, California $111,200, Massachusetts $109,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA/Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for QA/Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Optical Engineer III: $139,980; Corrosion Engineer III: $137,024; Medical Device Engineer III: $112,761; Facilities Engineer III: $112,200; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,762.

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QA/Validation Engineer III Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA/Validation Engineer III make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA/Validation Engineer III in Delaware is $102,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,912
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,400 to $110,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,390

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QA/Validation Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,900	$9,242	$2,133	$53
Average	$102,100	$8,508	$1,963	$49
25th Percentile	$94,400	$7,867	$1,815	$45

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Key Factors That Influence QA/Validation Engineer III Salaries

A QA/Validation Engineer III'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 QA/Validation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA/Validation Engineer III'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 Quality Assurance Engineer (0-2 years): $76,662
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years): $90,224
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,049
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,880
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $152,253

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Quality Assurance Engineer	0-2 years	$76,662
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$90,224
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$102,049
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,880
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$152,253

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How Do QA/Validation Engineer III 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 QA/Validation Engineer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $111,600.
California: $111,200.
Massachusetts: $109,700.

District of Columbia $111,600 California $111,200 Massachusetts $109,700 Washington $109,300 New Jersey $109,300 Alaska $109,100 Connecticut $107,700 New York $107,200

Hawaii $105,400 Rhode Island $104,500 Maryland $104,000 Minnesota $103,200 Colorado $102,900 Illinois $102,800 Oregon $102,400 Delaware $102,100

New Hampshire $101,900 Virginia $101,500 Pennsylvania $100,400 Nevada $99,800 North Dakota $99,600 Michigan $99,300 Wisconsin $99,200 Vermont $99,000

Maine $98,300 Texas $98,300 Arizona $98,200 Ohio $98,200 Georgia $97,200 Indiana $96,800 Wyoming $96,700 Utah $96,500

Iowa $96,500 Kansas $96,000 Louisiana $95,900 Missouri $95,800 North Carolina $95,800 Florida $95,400 Montana $95,200 Nebraska $95,000

Kentucky $94,900 South Carolina $94,500 Tennessee $94,200 Idaho $94,100 New Mexico $93,400 Oklahoma $93,200 Alabama $92,600 South Dakota $91,600

Arkansas $91,100 West Virginia $90,800 Mississippi $89,900

Top Paying Cities for QA/Validation Engineer IIIs

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: $105,700
Little Creek: $104,700
Magnolia: $105,100

Lincoln, DE $105,700 Little Creek, DE $104,700 Magnolia, DE $105,100 Milford, DE $105,700 Marydel, DE $104,300 Millsboro, DE $105,700 Millville, DE $106,400 Milton, DE $105,700

Nassau, DE $105,700 Ocean View, DE $106,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,400 Seaford, DE $104,600 Selbyville, DE $106,400 Smyrna, DE $104,200 Viola, DE $105,100 Woodside, DE $104,800

Bear, DE $103,400 Newark, DE $103,400 Claymont, DE $103,500 Delaware City, DE $103,400 Hockessin, DE $103,500 Kirkwood, DE $103,400 Middletown, DE $104,000 Montchanin, DE $103,500

New Castle, DE $103,500 Odessa, DE $104,100 Port Penn, DE $103,200 Rockland, DE $103,500 Saint Georges, DE $103,400 Townsend, DE $104,000 Winterthur, DE $103,500 Lewes, DE $105,700

Wilmington, DE $103,500 Dover, DE $104,600 Dover Afb, DE $104,900 Bethany Beach, DE $106,400 Bethel, DE $104,600 Bridgeville, DE $105,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,700 Cheswold, DE $104,400

Clayton, DE $104,100 Dagsboro, DE $106,400 Delmar, DE $104,600 Ellendale, DE $105,700 Felton, DE $105,700 Fenwick Island, DE $106,400 Frankford, DE $106,400 Frederica, DE $105,700

Georgetown, DE $105,700 Greenwood, DE $105,700 Harbeson, DE $105,700 Harrington, DE $105,700 Hartly, DE $104,100 Houston, DE $105,700 Kenton, DE $104,100 Laurel, DE $104,600

Yorklyn, DE $103,500

QA/Validation Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA/Validation Engineer III'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.

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$94,400

Average $102,100/year

$110,900

$7,867

Average $8,508/month

$9,242

$1,815

Average $1,963/week

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$45

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,900	$9,242	$2,133	$53
Average	$102,100	$8,508	$1,963	$49
25th Percentile	$94,400	$7,867	$1,815	$45

QA/Validation Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a QA/Validation Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineer IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $126,900 - a projected growth of 24% over your current level.

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