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

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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

A Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager's salary grows with experience: an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $155,885, a QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $116,768, a Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager (10+ years)earns $136,491, a QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years)earns $166,416, a QA/Validation Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $203,132,

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

Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager roles are District of Columbia $145,760, California $145,210, Massachusetts $143,280. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Testing Model Director: $195,930; Software Quality Assurance Senior Manager: $166,336; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager, Senior: $160,510; Quality Assurance Testing Model Engineer V: $150,373; Software Quality Assurance Manager: $137,639.

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager in Rhode Island is $136,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,938
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,750 to $141,440
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,142

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Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,440	$11,787	$2,720	$68
Average	$136,500	$11,375	$2,625	$66
25th Percentile	$123,750	$10,313	$2,380	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager Salaries

A Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager'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:

Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $155,885
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $116,768
Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager (10+ years): $136,491
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior (10+ years): $166,416
QA/Validation Engineering Director (10+ years): $203,132

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$155,885
QA/Validation Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$116,768
Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager	10+ years	$136,491
QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior	10+ years	$166,416
QA/Validation Engineering Director	10+ years	$203,132

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

District of Columbia: $145,760.
California: $145,210.
Massachusetts: $143,280.

District of Columbia $145,760 California $145,210 Massachusetts $143,280 Washington $142,750 New Jersey $142,700 Alaska $142,510 Connecticut $140,700 New York $139,960

Hawaii $137,600 Rhode Island $136,500 Maryland $135,750 Minnesota $134,720 Colorado $134,320 Illinois $134,190 Oregon $133,690 Delaware $133,320

New Hampshire $133,090 Virginia $132,570 Pennsylvania $131,060 Nevada $130,300 North Dakota $130,040 Michigan $129,650 Wisconsin $129,510 Vermont $129,220

Texas $128,410 Maine $128,360 Arizona $128,280 Ohio $128,190 Georgia $126,980 Indiana $126,370 Wyoming $126,250 Utah $126,070

Iowa $125,990 Kansas $125,360 Louisiana $125,170 North Carolina $125,110 Missouri $125,080 Florida $124,570 Montana $124,290 Nebraska $124,030

Kentucky $123,880 South Carolina $123,360 Tennessee $123,030 Idaho $122,900 New Mexico $121,940 Oklahoma $121,720 Alabama $120,950 South Dakota $119,640

Arkansas $118,930 West Virginia $118,550 Mississippi $117,410

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Testing Model Managers

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: $138,200
Albion: $137,030
Ashaway: $137,940

Adamsville, RI $138,200 Albion, RI $137,030 Ashaway, RI $137,940 Barrington, RI $136,670 Block Island, RI $137,430 Bradford, RI $137,860 Bristol, RI $137,200 Carolina, RI $137,630

Charlestown, RI $137,680 Chepachet, RI $137,410 Clayville, RI $137,020 Coventry, RI $137,030 West Greenwich, RI $137,410 East Greenwich, RI $136,940 Exeter, RI $137,370 Fiskeville, RI $136,670

Forestdale, RI $137,720 Foster, RI $137,330 Glendale, RI $137,730 Greene, RI $137,510 Greenville, RI $136,720 Harmony, RI $136,900 Harrisville, RI $137,680 Hope, RI $136,760

Hope Valley, RI $137,820 Hopkinton, RI $138,000 Jamestown, RI $137,540 Kenyon, RI $137,610 Little Compton, RI $138,180 Manville, RI $137,210 Mapleville, RI $137,430 Newport, RI $137,680

Middletown, RI $137,740 North Kingstown, RI $137,170 North Scituate, RI $136,900 Oakland, RI $137,580 Pascoag, RI $137,770 Pawtucket, RI $136,470 Central Falls, RI $136,530 Cumberland, RI $137,310

Lincoln, RI $136,670 Portsmouth, RI $137,660 Prudence Island, RI $137,380 Rockville, RI $137,980 Saunderstown, RI $137,460 Shannock, RI $137,620 Slatersville, RI $137,730 Slocum, RI $137,450

Tiverton, RI $138,080 Wakefield, RI $137,570 Kingston, RI $137,520 Narragansett, RI $137,610 Peace Dale, RI $137,560 Warren, RI $137,030 Warwick, RI $136,640 Westerly, RI $137,970

West Kingston, RI $137,560 West Warwick, RI $136,810 Wood River Junction, RI $137,760 Woonsocket, RI $137,730 North Smithfield, RI $137,420 Wyoming, RI $137,620 Providence, RI $136,430 Cranston, RI $136,450

North Providence, RI $136,460 East Providence, RI $136,440 Riverside, RI $136,480 Rumford, RI $136,460 Smithfield, RI $136,740 Johnston, RI $136,510

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

Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $152,804. While startup companies pay approximate $129,268.

Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$129,268
Growth Stage	51~500	$136,717
Established	501~5000	$147,559
Enterprise	5000+	$152,804

Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$204,750	$98.0	50%

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

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager'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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$123,750

Average $136,500/year

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$11,787

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Average $2,625/week

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Average $66/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,440	$11,787	$2,720	$68
Average	$136,500	$11,375	$2,625	$66
25th Percentile	$123,750	$10,313	$2,380	$59

Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the QA/Validation Engineering Manager, Senior role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $166,500 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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