Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary in California

How much does a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization make in California?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization in California is $151,220 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,148
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,350 to $156,940
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,827
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Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $156,940 $13,078 $3,018 $75
Average $151,220 $12,602 $2,908 $73
25th Percentile $147,350 $12,279 $2,834 $71
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries

A Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization'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 Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization'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-Level (less than 1 year): $149,770
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,943
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,519
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,210
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,663
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Entry Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization$149,770
Intermediate Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization$149,943
Senior Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization$150,519
Specialist Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization$151,210
Expert Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization$152,663
$149,770 0 yr
$149,943 < 2 yrs
$150,519 2-4 yrs
$151,210 5-8 yrs
$152,663 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilizations

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:

  • Los Angeles: $151,480
  • West Hollywood: $151,370
  • Dodgertown: $151,470

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $169,138. While startup companies pay approximate $143,041.

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$143,041
Growth Stage51~500$151,288
Established501~5000$163,335
Enterprise5000+$169,138

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 5% above the average. In contrast, Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$158,781$76.05%
Business Services$158,781$76.05%
Construction$158,781$76.05%
Energy & Utilities$158,781$76.05%
Healthcare$158,781$76.05%

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization'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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Average $151,220/year
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75th Percentile $156,940 $13,078 $3,018 $75
Average $151,220 $12,602 $2,908 $73
25th Percentile $147,350 $12,279 $2,834 $71

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