What are the main factors that influence a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I'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 Testing and Methods Engineer I?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer 's salary?

A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $70,099, an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $82,505, a QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $93,318, a QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $116,072, an Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years)earns $139,258,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I?

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $83,813, California $83,493, Massachusetts $82,383. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Testing and Methods Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Director: $195,990; Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Senior Manager: $160,590; Quality Testing and Methods Engineer V: $150,344; Quality Testing and Methods Engineering Manager: $131,690; Quality Testing and Methods Engineer IV: $125,343.

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I in New Mexico is $70,113 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,952
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,053 to $75,263
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,536

10% $58,536

50% (Median) $70,113

90% $79,952

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,263	$6,272	$1,447	$36
Average	$70,113	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$64,053	$5,338	$1,232	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salaries

A Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I'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 Testing and Methods Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I'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:

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I (0-2 years): $70,099
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (2-4 years): $82,505
QA/Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $93,318
QA/Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $116,072
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer (7-10 years): $139,258

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I	0-2 years	$70,099
Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer	2-4 years	$82,505
QA/Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$93,318
QA/Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$116,072
Expert/Consultant Level Quality Assurance Engineer	7-10 years	$139,258

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How Do Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I 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 Testing and Methods Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,813.
California: $83,493.
Massachusetts: $82,383.

District of Columbia $83,813 California $83,493 Massachusetts $82,383 Washington $82,083 New Jersey $82,053 Alaska $81,943 Connecticut $80,903 New York $80,473

Hawaii $79,123 Rhode Island $78,483 Maryland $78,053 Minnesota $77,463 Colorado $77,243 Illinois $77,163 Oregon $76,873 Delaware $76,663

New Hampshire $76,533 Virginia $76,233 Pennsylvania $75,363 Nevada $74,923 North Dakota $74,783 Michigan $74,553 Wisconsin $74,473 Vermont $74,303

Texas $73,843 Maine $73,813 Arizona $73,763 Ohio $73,713 Georgia $73,013 Indiana $72,663 Wyoming $72,603 Utah $72,493

Iowa $72,443 Kansas $72,083 Louisiana $71,983 North Carolina $71,943 Missouri $71,923 Florida $71,633 Montana $71,473 Nebraska $71,323

Kentucky $71,233 South Carolina $70,933 Tennessee $70,743 Idaho $70,673 New Mexico $70,113 Oklahoma $69,993 Alabama $69,553 South Dakota $68,803

Arkansas $68,393 West Virginia $68,173 Mississippi $67,513

Top Paying Cities for Quality Testing and Methods Engineer Is

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:

Algodones: $70,863
Belen: $70,473
Bernalillo: $70,993

Algodones, NM $70,863 Belen, NM $70,473 Bernalillo, NM $70,993 Bluewater, NM $69,503 Bosque, NM $69,953 Casa Blanca, NM $70,113 Cedar Crest, NM $71,043 Cedarvale, NM $68,263

Cerrillos, NM $70,913 Claunch, NM $68,013 Coyote, NM $69,873 Cuba, NM $69,753 Cubero, NM $70,263 Edgewood, NM $70,733 Estancia, NM $69,883 Gallina, NM $69,503

Counselor, NM $69,543 Grants, NM $69,423 Milan, NM $69,693 Isleta, NM $71,113 Jarales, NM $70,403 Jemez Pueblo, NM $70,523 Jemez Springs, NM $70,303 Laguna, NM $70,603

La Jara, NM $69,683 La Joya, NM $69,523 Lindrith, NM $69,433 Los Lunas, NM $70,843 Mcintosh, NM $70,273 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $69,803 Moriarty, NM $70,033 Mountainair, NM $69,283

Nageezi, NM $69,453 New Laguna, NM $70,233 Paguate, NM $70,273 Pena Blanca, NM $71,063 Peralta, NM $70,953 Placitas, NM $70,993 Ponderosa, NM $70,433 Prewitt, NM $69,473

Regina, NM $69,523 Sandia Park, NM $70,873 Corrales, NM $71,133 San Fidel, NM $69,853 San Rafael, NM $69,553 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $70,873 San Ysidro, NM $70,773 Stanley, NM $70,023

Tijeras, NM $70,873 Tome, NM $70,743 Torreon, NM $70,513 Veguita, NM $69,943 Willard, NM $69,153 Youngsville, NM $69,893 Bosque Farms, NM $71,083 Clines Corners, NM $69,603

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $70,923 Cochiti Lake, NM $71,013 Albuquerque, NM $71,173 Kirtland Afb, NM $71,173 Rio Rancho, NM $71,063 Gallup, NM $69,573 Brimhall, NM $69,383 Church Rock, NM $69,413

Continental Divide, NM $69,363 Crownpoint, NM $69,423 Fence Lake, NM $69,113 Fort Wingate, NM $69,393 Gamerco, NM $69,503 Mentmore, NM $69,403 Mexican Springs, NM $69,393 Ramah, NM $69,263

Rehoboth, NM $69,433 Thoreau, NM $69,443 Tohatchi, NM $69,373 Vanderwagen, NM $69,393 Zuni, NM $69,373 Navajo, NM $69,463 Jamestown, NM $69,293 Pinehill, NM $69,213

Sheep Springs, NM $69,453 Smith Lake, NM $69,713 Yatahey, NM $69,423 Farmington, NM $69,763 Aztec, NM $69,893 Blanco, NM $69,563 Bloomfield, NM $69,483 Flora Vista, NM $69,833

Fruitland, NM $69,393 Kirtland, NM $69,833 La Plata, NM $69,853 Navajo Dam, NM $69,823 Shiprock, NM $69,733 Waterflow, NM $69,693 Newcomb, NM $69,413 Sanostee, NM $69,453

Santa Fe, NM $71,543 Abiquiu, NM $69,583 Alcalde, NM $70,793 Amalia, NM $69,473 Arroyo Hondo, NM $69,383 Arroyo Seco, NM $69,463 Canjilon, NM $69,373 Canones, NM $70,003

Carson, NM $69,643 Cebolla, NM $69,413 Cerro, NM $69,433 Chama, NM $69,713 Chamisal, NM $70,603 Chimayo, NM $71,103 Cordova, NM $70,983 Costilla, NM $69,773

Taos Ski Valley, NM $69,243 Dixon, NM $70,543 Dulce, NM $69,713 El Prado, NM $69,523 El Rito, NM $69,843 Embudo, NM $70,173 Espanola, NM $71,013 Glorieta, NM $71,263

Hernandez, NM $70,353 Ilfeld, NM $70,603 La Madera, NM $69,713 Lamy, NM $70,993 Llano, NM $70,463 Los Alamos, NM $71,163 White Rock, NM $71,293 Medanales, NM $70,433

Ojo Caliente, NM $70,023 Los Ojos, NM $69,543 Pecos, NM $71,043 Penasco, NM $70,203 Petaca, NM $69,303 Questa, NM $69,503 Ranchos De Taos, NM $69,873 Red River, NM $69,303

Ribera, NM $69,753 Rowe, NM $70,673 San Cristobal, NM $69,303 San Jose, NM $70,503 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $70,843 Santa Cruz, NM $71,083 Serafina, NM $69,573 Taos, NM $69,483

Tererro, NM $71,273 Tesuque, NM $71,543 Tierra Amarilla, NM $69,483 Trampas, NM $70,143 Tres Piedras, NM $69,283 Truchas, NM $70,783 Vadito, NM $70,113 Valdez, NM $69,353

Vallecitos, NM $69,303 Velarde, NM $70,433 Villanueva, NM $69,613 Spaceport City, NM $68,193 Las Vegas, NM $69,023 Angel Fire, NM $69,233 Anton Chico, NM $68,903 Buena Vista, NM $69,543

Chacon, NM $69,583 Cimarron, NM $69,123 Cleveland, NM $70,083 Eagle Nest, NM $69,173 Guadalupita, NM $69,483 Holman, NM $69,903 La Loma, NM $68,793 Maxwell, NM $69,143

Miami, NM $68,993 Mills, NM $68,753 Montezuma, NM $70,433 Mora, NM $70,183 Mosquero, NM $68,693 Ocate, NM $69,073 Ojo Feliz, NM $69,253 Rainsville, NM $69,553

Raton, NM $69,323 Rociada, NM $70,473 Roy, NM $68,763 Sapello, NM $69,863 Solano, NM $68,683 Springer, NM $68,963 Ute Park, NM $69,153 Valmora, NM $68,963

Wagon Mound, NM $68,893 Watrous, NM $68,993 Socorro, NM $68,833 Aragon, NM $69,043 Datil, NM $68,753 Lemitar, NM $69,153 Luna, NM $69,163 Magdalena, NM $68,763

Pie Town, NM $68,993 Polvadera, NM $69,313 Quemado, NM $69,133 Reserve, NM $69,003 San Acacia, NM $69,433 San Antonio, NM $68,453 Truth Or Consequences, NM $68,433 Arrey, NM $68,423

Caballo, NM $68,473 Derry, NM $68,123 Elephant Butte, NM $68,613 Garfield, NM $67,923 Hatch, NM $66,833 Monticello, NM $68,433 Rincon, NM $66,453 Salem, NM $67,713

Williamsburg, NM $68,523 Winston, NM $68,483 Las Cruces, NM $65,583 White Sands Missile Range, NM $65,793 Santa Teresa, NM $66,273 Playas, NM $68,753 Animas, NM $68,923 Anthony, NM $66,263

Arenas Valley, NM $68,803 Bayard, NM $68,733 Berino, NM $65,963 Buckhorn, NM $68,803 Santa Clara, NM $68,853 Chamberino, NM $66,033 Cliff, NM $68,723 Columbus, NM $68,543

Deming, NM $68,563 Dona Ana, NM $65,583 Fairacres, NM $65,783 Faywood, NM $68,523 Fort Bayard, NM $68,793 Gila, NM $68,623 Glenwood, NM $68,683 Hachita, NM $68,543

Hanover, NM $68,553 Hillsboro, NM $68,413 Hurley, NM $68,693 La Mesa, NM $66,833 Lordsburg, NM $68,703 Mesilla, NM $65,583 Mesilla Park, NM $65,593 Mesquite, NM $65,643

Mimbres, NM $68,613 Mule Creek, NM $68,793 Organ, NM $65,623 Pinos Altos, NM $68,723 Radium Springs, NM $65,613 Redrock, NM $68,553 Rodeo, NM $69,003 San Miguel, NM $65,623

Silver City, NM $68,723 Sunland Park, NM $65,923 Tyrone, NM $68,933 Vado, NM $65,673 Chaparral, NM $66,503 Clovis, NM $68,593 Cannon Afb, NM $68,443 Broadview, NM $68,393

Causey, NM $68,273 Crossroads, NM $68,113 Dora, NM $68,443 Elida, NM $68,153 Floyd, NM $68,323 Fort Sumner, NM $68,263 Grady, NM $68,463 House, NM $68,403

Kenna, NM $68,153 Lingo, NM $68,273 Melrose, NM $68,413 Milnesand, NM $68,133 Pep, NM $68,223 Portales, NM $68,473 Rogers, NM $68,243 Saint Vrain, NM $68,463

Taiban, NM $68,243 Texico, NM $68,483 Yeso, NM $67,993 Roswell, NM $68,073 Artesia, NM $68,213 Caprock, NM $68,073 Carlsbad, NM $68,253 Dexter, NM $68,123

Eunice, NM $68,313 Hagerman, NM $68,153 Hobbs, NM $68,413 Hope, NM $67,903 Jal, NM $68,233 Lake Arthur, NM $68,043 Lakewood, NM $68,143 Loco Hills, NM $68,273

Loving, NM $68,233 Lovington, NM $68,343 Mcdonald, NM $68,163 Malaga, NM $68,173 Maljamar, NM $68,103 Monument, NM $68,263 Tatum, NM $68,203 Whites City, NM $68,323

Carrizozo, NM $67,753 Alamogordo, NM $67,533 Alto, NM $67,763 Bent, NM $67,553 Capitan, NM $67,603 Cloudcroft, NM $67,543 Corona, NM $68,043 Encino, NM $68,593

Fort Stanton, NM $67,633 Glencoe, NM $67,583 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $67,533 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $67,533 Hondo, NM $67,643 La Luz, NM $67,533 Lincoln, NM $67,453 Mayhill, NM $67,683

Mescalero, NM $67,563 Nogal, NM $67,853 Orogrande, NM $67,563 Picacho, NM $67,633 Pinon, NM $67,883 Ruidoso, NM $67,893 Ruidoso Downs, NM $67,793 Sacramento, NM $67,593

San Patricio, NM $67,673 Sunspot, NM $67,533 Timberon, NM $67,673 Tinnie, NM $67,593 Tularosa, NM $67,573 Vaughn, NM $68,313 Weed, NM $67,673 Tucumcari, NM $68,653

Amistad, NM $68,563 Bard, NM $68,453 Capulin, NM $69,233 Clayton, NM $68,703 Conchas Dam, NM $68,763 Cuervo, NM $68,433 Des Moines, NM $68,963 Folsom, NM $69,063

Garita, NM $68,633 Gladstone, NM $68,763 Grenville, NM $68,753 Logan, NM $68,653 Mcalister, NM $68,443 Nara Visa, NM $68,493 Newkirk, NM $68,563 Quay, NM $68,603

San Jon, NM $68,533 Santa Rosa, NM $68,603 Sedan, NM $68,633 Trementina, NM $68,623

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $78,354. While startup companies pay approximate $66,280.

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$66,280
Growth Stage	51~500	$70,097
Established	501~5000	$75,661
Enterprise	5000+	$78,354

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Quality Testing and Methods Engineer positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$84,136	$40.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$84,136	$40.0	20%
Biotechnology	$80,630	$39.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$77,124	$37.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$73,619	$35.0	5%

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I'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.

$64,053

Average $70,113/year

$75,263

$5,338

Average $5,843/month

$6,272

$1,232

Average $1,348/week

$1,447

$31

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,263	$6,272	$1,447	$36
Average	$70,113	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$64,053	$5,338	$1,232	$31

Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $82,600 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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Quality Testing and Methods Engineer I Salary in New Mexico

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