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 $79,108, an Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,109, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,311, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,979, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $157,148,

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 Hawaii

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II in Hawaii is $93,190 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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): $108,283
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,490 to $101,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,300

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,090	$8,424	$1,944	$49
Average	$93,190	$7,766	$1,792	$45
25th Percentile	$87,490	$7,291	$1,683	$42

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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): $79,108
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II (2-4 years): $93,109
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,311
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $130,979
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $157,148

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Quality Assurance Engineer	0-2 years	$79,108
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II	2-4 years	$93,109
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$105,311
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$130,979
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$157,148

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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:

Aiea: $92,690
Anahola: $91,390
Captain Cook: $91,290

Aiea, HI $92,690 Anahola, HI $91,390 Captain Cook, HI $91,290 Eleele, HI $91,590 Ewa Beach, HI $92,590 Kapolei, HI $92,490 Haiku, HI $91,490 Hakalau, HI $91,290

Haleiwa, HI $92,290 Hana, HI $91,290 Hanalei, HI $91,290 Hanamaulu, HI $91,490 Hanapepe, HI $91,590 Hauula, HI $92,490 Hawaii National Park, HI $91,390 Hawi, HI $91,590

Hilo, HI $91,490 Princeville, HI $91,490 Holualoa, HI $91,390 Honaunau, HI $91,190 Honokaa, HI $91,290 Honomu, HI $91,490 Hoolehua, HI $91,190 Kaaawa, HI $92,490

Kahuku, HI $92,290 Kahului, HI $91,690 Kailua, HI $92,590 Ocean View, HI $91,490 Waikoloa, HI $91,490 Keauhou, HI $91,390 Kailua Kona, HI $91,490 Kalaheo, HI $91,490

Kalaupapa, HI $91,090 Kamuela, HI $91,390 Kaneohe, HI $92,590 Kapaa, HI $91,590 Kaumakani, HI $91,690 Kaunakakai, HI $91,290 Keaau, HI $91,590 Kealakekua, HI $91,490

Kealia, HI $91,490 Kekaha, HI $91,390 Kihei, HI $91,590 Kilauea, HI $91,490 Kapaau, HI $91,390 Koloa, HI $91,490 Kualapuu, HI $91,290 Kunia, HI $92,490

Kurtistown, HI $91,490 Lahaina, HI $91,490 Laie, HI $92,390 Lanai City, HI $91,290 Laupahoehoe, HI $91,490 Lawai, HI $91,690 Lihue, HI $91,490 Makawao, HI $91,590

Makaweli, HI $91,290 Maunaloa, HI $91,090 Mountain View, HI $91,490 Naalehu, HI $91,290 Ninole, HI $91,190 Ookala, HI $91,190 Paauilo, HI $91,390 Pahala, HI $91,290

Pahoa, HI $91,390 Paia, HI $91,490 Papaaloa, HI $91,590 Papaikou, HI $91,390 Pearl City, HI $92,590 Pepeekeo, HI $91,490 Puunene, HI $91,690 Volcano, HI $91,390

Wahiawa, HI $92,390 Pukalani, HI $91,590 Mililani, HI $92,490 Kula, HI $91,390 Waialua, HI $92,290 Waianae, HI $92,390 Wailuku, HI $91,590 Waimanalo, HI $92,590

Waimea, HI $91,690 Waipahu, HI $92,490 Honolulu, HI $92,690 J B P H H, HI $92,690 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $92,490 Schofield Barracks, HI $92,490 Fort Shafter, HI $92,690 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,690

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,690 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $92,590 Wake Island, HI $92,690

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 $104,321. While startup companies pay approximate $88,253.

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$88,253
Growth Stage	51~500	$93,338
Established	501~5000	$100,740
Enterprise	5000+	$104,321

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	$111,828	$54.0	20%
Biotechnology	$111,828	$54.0	20%
Financial Services	$111,828	$54.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$111,828	$54.0	20%
Software & Networking	$111,828	$54.0	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.

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$87,490

Average $93,190/year

$101,090

$7,291

Average $7,766/month

$8,424

$1,683

Average $1,792/week

$1,944

$42

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,090	$8,424	$1,944	$49
Average	$93,190	$7,766	$1,792	$45
25th Percentile	$87,490	$7,291	$1,683	$42

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 $105,400 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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