What are the main factors that influence a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer 's salary?

A Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Entry Quality Assurance Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,931, an Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,431, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $109,069, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,653, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $162,756,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II?

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $98,690, California $98,290, Massachusetts $96,990. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Testing Model Director: $195,930; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager, Senior: $160,510; Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer V: $150,373; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager: $131,650; Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV: $125,390.

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salary in Alaska

How much does a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II make in Alaska?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II in Alaska is $96,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,156
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,590 to $104,690
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,218

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,690	$8,724	$2,013	$50
Average	$96,490	$8,041	$1,856	$46
25th Percentile	$90,590	$7,549	$1,742	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salaries

A Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II'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 Assurance Testing Model Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II'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): $81,931
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II (2-4 years): $96,431
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $109,069
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $135,653
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $162,756

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Quality Assurance Engineer	0-2 years	$81,931
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II	2-4 years	$96,431
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$109,069
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$135,653
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$162,756

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How Do Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II 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 Assurance Testing Model Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,690.
California: $98,290.
Massachusetts: $96,990.

District of Columbia $98,690 California $98,290 Massachusetts $96,990 Washington $96,590 New Jersey $96,590 Alaska $96,490 Connecticut $95,290 New York $94,790

Hawaii $93,190 Rhode Island $92,390 Maryland $91,890 Minnesota $91,190 Illinois $90,890 Colorado $90,890 Oregon $90,490 Delaware $90,290

New Hampshire $90,090 Virginia $89,790 Pennsylvania $88,690 Nevada $88,190 North Dakota $87,990 Michigan $87,790 Wisconsin $87,690 Vermont $87,490

Arizona $86,890 Maine $86,890 Texas $86,890 Ohio $86,790 Georgia $85,990 Indiana $85,590 Wyoming $85,490 Utah $85,390

Iowa $85,290 Kansas $84,890 Louisiana $84,690 North Carolina $84,690 Missouri $84,690 Florida $84,290 Montana $84,190 Nebraska $83,990

Kentucky $83,890 South Carolina $83,490 Tennessee $83,290 Idaho $83,190 New Mexico $82,590 Oklahoma $82,390 Alabama $81,890 South Dakota $80,990

Arkansas $80,490 West Virginia $80,290 Mississippi $79,490

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IIs

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:

Anchorage: $97,390
Jber: $97,390
Indian: $96,990

Anchorage, AK $97,390 Jber, AK $97,390 Indian, AK $96,990 Kongiganak, AK $95,890 Adak, AK $95,790 Atka, AK $95,790 Chignik Lake, AK $95,790 Port Heiden, AK $95,690

Port Lions, AK $95,890 Akiachak, AK $95,890 Akiak, AK $95,990 Akutan, AK $95,890 Alakanuk, AK $95,790 Aleknagik, AK $95,790 Anchor Point, AK $95,790 Aniak, AK $95,490

Anvik, AK $95,790 Bethel, AK $95,890 Chefornak, AK $95,890 Chevak, AK $95,690 Chignik, AK $95,790 Chignik Lagoon, AK $95,790 Chitina, AK $95,490 Chugiak, AK $96,790

Clam Gulch, AK $95,590 Clarks Point, AK $95,790 Cold Bay, AK $95,690 Cooper Landing, AK $95,690 Copper Center, AK $95,590 Cordova, AK $95,690 Crooked Creek, AK $95,690 Dillingham, AK $95,590

Eagle River, AK $97,090 Eek, AK $95,990 Egegik, AK $95,690 Ekwok, AK $95,790 Emmonak, AK $95,790 False Pass, AK $95,890 Marshall, AK $95,890 Gakona, AK $95,590

Girdwood, AK $95,690 Glennallen, AK $95,590 Goodnews Bay, AK $95,690 Grayling, AK $95,790 Saint George Island, AK $95,690 Holy Cross, AK $95,790 Homer, AK $95,790 Hooper Bay, AK $95,890

Hope, AK $96,790 Iliamna, AK $95,790 Kalskag, AK $95,890 Karluk, AK $95,690 Kasigluk, AK $95,890 Kasilof, AK $95,790 Kenai, AK $95,790 King Cove, AK $95,890

King Salmon, AK $95,590 Kipnuk, AK $95,890 Kodiak, AK $95,690 Kotlik, AK $95,990 Kwethluk, AK $95,890 Kwigillingok, AK $95,790 Wasilla, AK $97,190 Larsen Bay, AK $95,690

Levelock, AK $95,790 Lower Kalskag, AK $95,990 Mc Grath, AK $95,490 Manokotak, AK $95,790 Mekoryuk, AK $95,890 Moose Pass, AK $95,590 Mountain Village, AK $95,790 Naknek, AK $95,790

Napakiak, AK $95,890 Nikiski, AK $95,390 New Stuyahok, AK $95,790 Toksook Bay, AK $95,790 Nikolski, AK $95,590 Ninilchik, AK $95,690 Nondalton, AK $95,490 Nunapitchuk, AK $95,890

Old Harbor, AK $95,790 Ouzinkie, AK $95,790 Palmer, AK $95,790 Pedro Bay, AK $95,590 Perryville, AK $95,790 Pilot Point, AK $95,690 Pilot Station, AK $95,990 Platinum, AK $95,690

Big Lake, AK $96,990 Port Alsworth, AK $95,790 Quinhagak, AK $95,990 Red Devil, AK $95,590 Russian Mission, AK $95,690 Saint Marys, AK $95,790 Saint Michael, AK $95,790 Saint Paul Island, AK $95,790

Sand Point, AK $95,690 Scammon Bay, AK $95,990 Seldovia, AK $95,790 Seward, AK $95,690 Shageluk, AK $95,790 Nunam Iqua, AK $95,690 Skwentna, AK $95,490 Sleetmute, AK $95,690

Soldotna, AK $95,890 South Naknek, AK $95,690 Stebbins, AK $95,790 Sterling, AK $95,890 Sutton, AK $95,690 Takotna, AK $95,690 Talkeetna, AK $95,690 Tatitlek, AK $95,790

Togiak, AK $95,690 Tuluksak, AK $95,890 Tuntutuliak, AK $95,990 Tununak, AK $95,790 Tyonek, AK $95,690 Trapper Creek, AK $95,590 Unalakleet, AK $95,590 Unalaska, AK $95,890

Valdez, AK $95,690 Willow, AK $95,690 Yakutat, AK $95,690 Nightmute, AK $95,690 Nikolai, AK $95,490 Dutch Harbor, AK $96,090 Whittier, AK $95,790 Houston, AK $96,790

Fairbanks, AK $95,890 Eielson Afb, AK $97,990 Fort Wainwright, AK $97,990 Clear, AK $95,690 North Pole, AK $97,990 Salcha, AK $97,990 Two Rivers, AK $97,990 Allakaket, AK $95,790

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $95,890 Arctic Village, AK $95,690 Barrow, AK $95,990 Beaver, AK $95,590 Ester, AK $97,990 Bettles Field, AK $95,590 Buckland, AK $95,990 Cantwell, AK $95,590

Central, AK $95,490 Fort Greely, AK $95,590 Chicken, AK $95,490 Circle, AK $95,690 Prudhoe Bay, AK $95,790 Deering, AK $95,890 Delta Junction, AK $95,690 Eagle, AK $95,490

Elim, AK $95,590 Fort Yukon, AK $95,490 Galena, AK $95,890 Gambell, AK $95,890 Healy, AK $95,590 Anderson, AK $95,790 Hughes, AK $95,890 Huslia, AK $95,790

Kaktovik, AK $95,890 Kaltag, AK $95,790 Kiana, AK $95,990 Kivalina, AK $95,990 Kobuk, AK $95,790 Kotzebue, AK $95,690 Koyuk, AK $95,890 Koyukuk, AK $95,790

Denali National Park, AK $95,690 Manley Hot Springs, AK $95,590 Lake Minchumina, AK $95,490 Minto, AK $95,890 Point Lay, AK $95,790 Nenana, AK $95,590 Noatak, AK $95,890 Nome, AK $95,690

Noorvik, AK $95,990 Northway, AK $95,590 Nulato, AK $95,890 Point Hope, AK $95,690 Rampart, AK $95,790 Ruby, AK $95,490 Savoonga, AK $95,890 Selawik, AK $95,890

Shaktoolik, AK $95,990 Shishmaref, AK $95,590 Shungnak, AK $95,890 Stevens Village, AK $95,690 Tanacross, AK $95,690 Tanana, AK $95,890 Teller, AK $95,890 Tok, AK $95,690

Venetie, AK $95,590 Wainwright, AK $95,890 Wales, AK $95,890 White Mountain, AK $95,990 Brevig Mission, AK $95,890 Ambler, AK $95,890 Chalkyitsik, AK $95,790 Nuiqsut, AK $95,890

Atqasuk, AK $95,790 Juneau, AK $98,190 Angoon, AK $95,590 Auke Bay, AK $98,190 Douglas, AK $98,190 Elfin Cove, AK $95,590 Gustavus, AK $95,790 Haines, AK $95,690

Hoonah, AK $97,090 Kake, AK $95,690 Pelican, AK $95,690 Petersburg, AK $95,690 Sitka, AK $95,690 Port Alexander, AK $95,790 Skagway, AK $95,690 Tenakee Springs, AK $95,590

Ketchikan, AK $95,790 Meyers Chuck, AK $95,690 Coffman Cove, AK $95,790 Thorne Bay, AK $95,790 Craig, AK $95,690 Hydaburg, AK $95,690 Hyder, AK $95,790 Klawock, AK $95,790

Metlakatla, AK $95,790 Point Baker, AK $95,790 Ward Cove, AK $95,790 Wrangell, AK $95,690

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $108,015. While startup companies pay approximate $91,378.

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$91,378
Growth Stage	51~500	$96,643
Established	501~5000	$104,308
Enterprise	5000+	$108,015

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$115,788	$56.0	20%
Biotechnology	$115,788	$56.0	20%
Financial Services	$115,788	$56.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$115,788	$56.0	20%
Software & Networking	$115,788	$56.0	20%

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II'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 August 01, 2026

$90,590

Average $96,490/year

$104,690

$7,549

Average $8,041/month

$8,724

$1,742

Average $1,856/week

$2,013

$44

Average $46/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,690	$8,724	$2,013	$50
Average	$96,490	$8,041	$1,856	$46
25th Percentile	$90,590	$7,549	$1,742	$44

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $109,100 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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