What are the main factors that influence a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization'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 Engineering Manager - Sterilization?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change A Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization's salary?

A Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization's salary grows with experience: starting around $135,040 for beginners, reaching about $137,016 at mid-level, and approach $141,871 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization?

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization roles are District of Columbia $151,800, California $151,220, Massachusetts $149,210. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization roles make?

Salaries for Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Manager - Sterilization: $137,100; Sterilization Engineering Manager: $137,095; Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization: $137,090; Quality Assurance Supervisor - Sterilization: $121,900; Validation Engineering Supervisor - Sterilization: $121,890.

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary in Delaware

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization in Delaware is $138,840 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,651
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,660 to $150,780
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,392

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Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,780	$12,565	$2,900	$72
Average	$138,840	$11,570	$2,670	$67
25th Percentile	$128,660	$10,722	$2,474	$62

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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): $135,040
Early Career (1-2 years): $135,496
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $137,016
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,841
Expert (over 8 years): $141,871

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization	$135,040
Intermediate Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization	$135,496
Senior Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization	$137,016
Specialist Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization	$138,841
Expert Level Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization	$141,871

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How Do Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization 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 Engineering Manager - Sterilizations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $151,800.
California: $151,220.
Massachusetts: $149,210.

District of Columbia $151,800 California $151,220 Massachusetts $149,210 Washington $148,660 New Jersey $148,600 Alaska $148,410 Connecticut $146,520 New York $145,750

Hawaii $143,300 Rhode Island $142,150 Maryland $141,360 Minnesota $140,290 Colorado $139,880 Illinois $139,750 Oregon $139,220 Delaware $138,840

New Hampshire $138,600 Virginia $138,060 Pennsylvania $136,480 Nevada $135,690 North Dakota $135,430 Michigan $135,020 Wisconsin $134,870 Vermont $134,560

Texas $133,730 Maine $133,670 Arizona $133,590 Ohio $133,490 Georgia $132,230 Indiana $131,600 Wyoming $131,480 Utah $131,290

Iowa $131,200 Kansas $130,550 Louisiana $130,350 North Carolina $130,290 Missouri $130,260 Florida $129,720 Montana $129,440 Nebraska $129,160

Kentucky $129,010 South Carolina $128,460 Tennessee $128,120 Idaho $127,980 New Mexico $126,980 Oklahoma $126,760 Alabama $125,950 South Dakota $124,600

Arkansas $123,860 West Virginia $123,460 Mississippi $122,270

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:

Lincoln: $138,220
Little Creek: $139,230
Magnolia: $139,030

Lincoln, DE $138,220 Little Creek, DE $139,230 Magnolia, DE $139,030 Milford, DE $138,570 Marydel, DE $138,790 Millsboro, DE $137,640 Millville, DE $137,850 Milton, DE $138,090

Nassau, DE $138,190 Ocean View, DE $137,830 Rehoboth Beach, DE $138,090 Seaford, DE $138,170 Selbyville, DE $137,600 Smyrna, DE $139,320 Viola, DE $138,680 Woodside, DE $139,050

Bear, DE $138,730 Newark, DE $138,680 Claymont, DE $138,970 Delaware City, DE $138,820 Hockessin, DE $138,670 Kirkwood, DE $138,790 Middletown, DE $138,850 Montchanin, DE $138,700

New Castle, DE $138,720 Odessa, DE $138,920 Port Penn, DE $139,010 Rockland, DE $138,710 Saint Georges, DE $138,800 Townsend, DE $139,020 Winterthur, DE $138,730 Lewes, DE $138,140

Wilmington, DE $138,680 Dover, DE $139,230 Dover Afb, DE $138,490 Bethany Beach, DE $137,680 Bethel, DE $137,820 Bridgeville, DE $138,150 Camden Wyoming, DE $138,840 Cheswold, DE $139,180

Clayton, DE $139,190 Dagsboro, DE $137,580 Delmar, DE $137,360 Ellendale, DE $137,780 Felton, DE $138,560 Fenwick Island, DE $137,610 Frankford, DE $137,370 Frederica, DE $138,690

Georgetown, DE $137,530 Greenwood, DE $138,170 Harbeson, DE $137,680 Harrington, DE $138,380 Hartly, DE $138,810 Houston, DE $138,180 Kenton, DE $139,190 Laurel, DE $137,450

Yorklyn, DE $138,710

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 $155,423. While startup companies pay approximate $131,485.

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$131,485
Growth Stage	51~500	$139,060
Established	501~5000	$150,089
Enterprise	5000+	$155,423

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	$145,782	$70.0	5%
Business Services	$145,782	$70.0	5%
Construction	$145,782	$70.0	5%
Energy & Utilities	$145,782	$70.0	5%
Healthcare	$145,782	$70.0	5%

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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$128,660

Average $138,840/year

$150,780

$10,722

Average $11,570/month

$12,565

$2,474

Average $2,670/week

$2,900

$62

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,780	$12,565	$2,900	$72
Average	$138,840	$11,570	$2,670	$67
25th Percentile	$128,660	$10,722	$2,474	$62

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Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary in Delaware

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

Key Factors That Influence Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries?

How Do Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilizations

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

Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary by Company Size

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

The top paying industries for a Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization

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

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