What are the main factors that influence a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV'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 IV?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV roles, with salaries approximately 40% 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 Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $92,362, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $104,467, a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,921, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $155,884, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $116,769,

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

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $138,790, California $138,290, Massachusetts $136,390. 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: $160,520; Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer V: $150,373; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager: $131,660; Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV: $131,456.

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV in Rhode Island is $129,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,318
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,890 to $137,490
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,694

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,490	$11,458	$2,644	$66
Average	$129,990	$10,833	$2,500	$62
25th Percentile	$119,890	$9,991	$2,306	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salaries

A Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV'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 IV'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:

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years): $92,362
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $104,467
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV (7+ years): $129,921
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $155,884
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $116,769

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$92,362
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$104,467
Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV	7+ years	$129,921
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$155,884
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$116,769

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

District of Columbia: $138,790.
California: $138,290.
Massachusetts: $136,390.

District of Columbia $138,790 California $138,290 Massachusetts $136,390 Washington $135,890 New Jersey $135,890 Alaska $135,690 Connecticut $133,990 New York $133,290

Hawaii $130,990 Rhode Island $129,990 Maryland $129,290 Minnesota $128,290 Colorado $127,890 Illinois $127,790 Oregon $127,290 Delaware $126,990

New Hampshire $126,690 Virginia $126,190 Pennsylvania $124,790 Nevada $124,090 North Dakota $123,790 Michigan $123,490 Wisconsin $123,290 Vermont $122,990

Texas $122,290 Arizona $122,190 Maine $122,190 Ohio $122,090 Georgia $120,890 Indiana $120,290 Wyoming $120,190 Utah $119,990

Iowa $119,990 Kansas $119,390 Louisiana $119,190 North Carolina $119,090 Missouri $119,090 Florida $118,590 Montana $118,390 Nebraska $118,090

Kentucky $117,990 South Carolina $117,490 Tennessee $117,190 Idaho $116,990 New Mexico $116,090 Oklahoma $115,890 Alabama $115,190 South Dakota $113,890

Arkansas $113,290 West Virginia $112,890 Mississippi $111,790

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IVs

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: $131,590
Albion: $130,490
Ashaway: $131,290

Adamsville, RI $131,590 Albion, RI $130,490 Ashaway, RI $131,290 Barrington, RI $130,090 Block Island, RI $130,890 Bradford, RI $131,290 Bristol, RI $130,590 Carolina, RI $131,090

Charlestown, RI $131,090 Chepachet, RI $130,790 Clayville, RI $130,490 Coventry, RI $130,490 West Greenwich, RI $130,790 East Greenwich, RI $130,390 Exeter, RI $130,790 Fiskeville, RI $130,090

Forestdale, RI $131,090 Foster, RI $130,790 Glendale, RI $131,190 Greene, RI $130,890 Greenville, RI $130,190 Harmony, RI $130,390 Harrisville, RI $131,090 Hope, RI $130,190

Hope Valley, RI $131,190 Hopkinton, RI $131,390 Jamestown, RI $130,990 Kenyon, RI $130,990 Little Compton, RI $131,590 Manville, RI $130,690 Mapleville, RI $130,890 Newport, RI $131,090

Middletown, RI $131,190 North Kingstown, RI $130,590 North Scituate, RI $130,390 Oakland, RI $130,990 Pascoag, RI $131,190 Pawtucket, RI $129,890 Central Falls, RI $129,990 Cumberland, RI $130,690

Lincoln, RI $130,090 Portsmouth, RI $131,090 Prudence Island, RI $130,790 Rockville, RI $131,390 Saunderstown, RI $130,890 Shannock, RI $130,990 Slatersville, RI $131,090 Slocum, RI $130,890

Tiverton, RI $131,490 Wakefield, RI $130,990 Kingston, RI $130,890 Narragansett, RI $130,990 Peace Dale, RI $130,990 Warren, RI $130,490 Warwick, RI $130,090 Westerly, RI $131,390

West Kingston, RI $130,990 West Warwick, RI $130,290 Wood River Junction, RI $131,190 Woonsocket, RI $131,090 North Smithfield, RI $130,790 Wyoming, RI $130,990 Providence, RI $129,890 Cranston, RI $129,890

North Providence, RI $129,890 East Providence, RI $129,890 Riverside, RI $129,990 Rumford, RI $129,890 Smithfield, RI $130,190 Johnston, RI $129,990

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

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $145,393. While startup companies pay approximate $122,959.

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$122,959
Growth Stage	51~500	$130,048
Established	501~5000	$140,404
Enterprise	5000+	$145,393

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

For Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$181,986	$87.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$168,987	$81.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$168,987	$81.0	30%
Financial Services	$155,988	$75.0	20%
Software & Networking	$155,988	$75.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV'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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$119,890

Average $129,990/year

$137,490

$9,991

Average $10,833/month

$11,458

$2,306

Average $2,500/week

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Average $62/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,490	$11,458	$2,644	$66
Average	$129,990	$10,833	$2,500	$62
25th Percentile	$119,890	$9,991	$2,306	$58

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV

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QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor

For a Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $155,900 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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