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Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary in the United States

How much does a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization in the United States is $93,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,447
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,690 to $101,890
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,497
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Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $101,890 $8,491 $1,959 $49
Average $93,590 $7,799 $1,800 $45
25th Percentile $85,690 $7,141 $1,648 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salaries

A Validation Engineer II - 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 Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Validation Engineer II - 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): $90,996
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,232
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,209
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,678
  • Expert (over 8 years): $97,926
Levels Salary
Entry Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization$90,996
Intermediate Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization$91,232
Senior Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization$94,209
Specialist Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization$97,678
Expert Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization$97,926
$90,996 0 yr
$91,232 < 2 yrs
$94,209 2-4 yrs
$97,678 5-8 yrs
$97,926 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Validation Engineer II - 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:

  • San Jose: $118,090
  • San Francisco: $116,790
  • Oakland: $114,290

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $104,769. While startup companies pay approximate $88,632.

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$88,632
Growth Stage51~500$93,739
Established501~5000$101,173
Enterprise5000+$104,769

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Validation Engineer II - Sterilization 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 Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 45% above the average. In contrast, Validation Engineer II - Sterilization positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Validation Engineer II - Sterilization as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$135,706$65.045%
Pharmaceuticals$126,347$61.035%
Biotechnology$116,988$56.025%
Financial Services$112,308$54.020%
Internet$107,628$52.015%

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Validation Engineer II - 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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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $101,890 $8,491 $1,959 $49
Average $93,590 $7,799 $1,800 $45
25th Percentile $85,690 $7,141 $1,648 $41

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Quality Assurance Analyst III - Sterilization role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $110,400 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Validation Engineer II - Sterilization roles, with salaries approximately 45% above the market median.

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