What are the main factors that influence a Validation Engineer II - 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 Validation Engineer II - Sterilization?

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

How does experience change A Validation Engineer II - Sterilization's salary?

A Validation Engineer II - Sterilization's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,953 for beginners, reaching about $86,863 at mid-level, and approach $87,941 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization?

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Validation Engineer II - Sterilization roles are District of Columbia $103,590, California $103,190, Massachusetts $101,890. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Validation Engineer II - Sterilization roles make?

Salaries for Validation Engineer II - Sterilization level roles vary by specialization: Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization: $137,090; Validation Engineering Supervisor - Sterilization: $121,890; Validation Engineer III - Sterilization: $110,390; Sterilization Engineer III: $110,334; Validation Process Engineer II: $96,860.

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer II - Sterilization in New Mexico is $86,690 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,275
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,390 to $89,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,296

10% $82,296

50% (Median) $86,690

90% $91,275

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,090	$7,424	$1,713	$43
Average	$86,690	$7,224	$1,667	$42
25th Percentile	$84,390	$7,033	$1,623	$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): $85,953
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,020
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,863
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,869
Expert (over 8 years): $87,941

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization	$85,953
Intermediate Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization	$86,020
Senior Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization	$86,863
Specialist Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization	$87,869
Expert Level Validation Engineer II - Sterilization	$87,941

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How Do Validation Engineer II - 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 Validation Engineer II - Sterilizations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,590.
California: $103,190.
Massachusetts: $101,890.

District of Columbia $103,590 California $103,190 Massachusetts $101,890 Washington $101,490 New Jersey $101,490 Alaska $101,290 Connecticut $99,990 New York $99,490

Hawaii $97,790 Rhode Island $97,090 Maryland $96,490 Minnesota $95,790 Colorado $95,490 Illinois $95,390 Oregon $95,090 Delaware $94,790

New Hampshire $94,590 Virginia $94,290 Pennsylvania $93,190 Nevada $92,590 North Dakota $92,490 Michigan $92,190 Wisconsin $92,090 Vermont $91,890

Maine $91,290 Texas $91,290 Arizona $91,190 Ohio $91,190 Georgia $90,290 Indiana $89,890 Wyoming $89,790 Utah $89,590

Iowa $89,590 Kansas $89,090 Louisiana $88,990 North Carolina $88,990 Missouri $88,890 Florida $88,590 Montana $88,390 Nebraska $88,190

Kentucky $88,090 South Carolina $87,690 Tennessee $87,490 Idaho $87,390 New Mexico $86,690 Oklahoma $86,590 Alabama $85,990 South Dakota $85,090

Arkansas $84,590 West Virginia $84,290 Mississippi $83,490

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:

Algodones: $87,590
Belen: $87,090
Bernalillo: $87,790

Algodones, NM $87,590 Belen, NM $87,090 Bernalillo, NM $87,790 Bluewater, NM $85,890 Bosque, NM $86,490 Casa Blanca, NM $86,690 Cedar Crest, NM $87,890 Cedarvale, NM $84,390

Cerrillos, NM $87,690 Claunch, NM $84,090 Coyote, NM $86,390 Cuba, NM $86,290 Cubero, NM $86,890 Edgewood, NM $87,490 Estancia, NM $86,390 Gallina, NM $85,990

Counselor, NM $85,990 Grants, NM $85,790 Milan, NM $86,190 Isleta, NM $87,890 Jarales, NM $87,090 Jemez Pueblo, NM $87,190 Jemez Springs, NM $86,890 Laguna, NM $87,290

La Jara, NM $86,190 La Joya, NM $85,990 Lindrith, NM $85,890 Los Lunas, NM $87,590 Mcintosh, NM $86,890 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $86,290 Moriarty, NM $86,590 Mountainair, NM $85,690

Nageezi, NM $85,890 New Laguna, NM $86,790 Paguate, NM $86,890 Pena Blanca, NM $87,890 Peralta, NM $87,690 Placitas, NM $87,790 Ponderosa, NM $87,090 Prewitt, NM $85,890

Regina, NM $85,990 Sandia Park, NM $87,590 Corrales, NM $87,990 San Fidel, NM $86,390 San Rafael, NM $85,990 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $87,590 San Ysidro, NM $87,490 Stanley, NM $86,590

Tijeras, NM $87,590 Tome, NM $87,490 Torreon, NM $87,190 Veguita, NM $86,490 Willard, NM $85,490 Youngsville, NM $86,390 Bosque Farms, NM $87,890 Clines Corners, NM $86,090

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $87,690 Cochiti Lake, NM $87,790 Albuquerque, NM $87,990 Kirtland Afb, NM $87,990 Rio Rancho, NM $87,890 Gallup, NM $85,990 Brimhall, NM $85,790 Church Rock, NM $85,790

Continental Divide, NM $85,790 Crownpoint, NM $85,790 Fence Lake, NM $85,490 Fort Wingate, NM $85,790 Gamerco, NM $85,990 Mentmore, NM $85,790 Mexican Springs, NM $85,790 Ramah, NM $85,690

Rehoboth, NM $85,890 Thoreau, NM $85,890 Tohatchi, NM $85,790 Vanderwagen, NM $85,790 Zuni, NM $85,790 Navajo, NM $85,890 Jamestown, NM $85,690 Pinehill, NM $85,590

Sheep Springs, NM $85,890 Smith Lake, NM $86,190 Yatahey, NM $85,890 Farmington, NM $86,290 Aztec, NM $86,390 Blanco, NM $85,990 Bloomfield, NM $85,890 Flora Vista, NM $86,390

Fruitland, NM $85,790 Kirtland, NM $86,390 La Plata, NM $86,390 Navajo Dam, NM $86,290 Shiprock, NM $86,190 Waterflow, NM $86,190 Newcomb, NM $85,790 Sanostee, NM $85,890

Santa Fe, NM $88,490 Abiquiu, NM $85,990 Alcalde, NM $87,490 Amalia, NM $85,890 Arroyo Hondo, NM $85,790 Arroyo Seco, NM $85,890 Canjilon, NM $85,790 Canones, NM $86,590

Carson, NM $86,090 Cebolla, NM $85,790 Cerro, NM $85,890 Chama, NM $86,190 Chamisal, NM $87,290 Chimayo, NM $87,890 Cordova, NM $87,790 Costilla, NM $86,290

Taos Ski Valley, NM $85,590 Dixon, NM $87,190 Dulce, NM $86,190 El Prado, NM $85,990 El Rito, NM $86,390 Embudo, NM $86,790 Espanola, NM $87,790 Glorieta, NM $88,090

Hernandez, NM $86,990 Ilfeld, NM $87,290 La Madera, NM $86,190 Lamy, NM $87,790 Llano, NM $87,090 Los Alamos, NM $87,990 White Rock, NM $88,190 Medanales, NM $87,090

Ojo Caliente, NM $86,590 Los Ojos, NM $85,990 Pecos, NM $87,890 Penasco, NM $86,790 Petaca, NM $85,690 Questa, NM $85,890 Ranchos De Taos, NM $86,390 Red River, NM $85,690

Ribera, NM $86,290 Rowe, NM $87,390 San Cristobal, NM $85,690 San Jose, NM $87,190 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $87,590 Santa Cruz, NM $87,890 Serafina, NM $85,990 Taos, NM $85,890

Tererro, NM $88,090 Tesuque, NM $88,490 Tierra Amarilla, NM $85,890 Trampas, NM $86,690 Tres Piedras, NM $85,690 Truchas, NM $87,490 Vadito, NM $86,690 Valdez, NM $85,790

Vallecitos, NM $85,690 Velarde, NM $87,090 Villanueva, NM $86,090 Spaceport City, NM $84,290 Las Vegas, NM $85,390 Angel Fire, NM $85,590 Anton Chico, NM $85,190 Buena Vista, NM $85,990

Chacon, NM $86,090 Cimarron, NM $85,490 Cleveland, NM $86,690 Eagle Nest, NM $85,490 Guadalupita, NM $85,890 Holman, NM $86,390 La Loma, NM $85,090 Maxwell, NM $85,490

Miami, NM $85,290 Mills, NM $84,990 Montezuma, NM $87,090 Mora, NM $86,790 Mosquero, NM $84,890 Ocate, NM $85,390 Ojo Feliz, NM $85,590 Rainsville, NM $85,990

Raton, NM $85,690 Rociada, NM $87,090 Roy, NM $84,990 Sapello, NM $86,390 Solano, NM $84,890 Springer, NM $85,290 Ute Park, NM $85,490 Valmora, NM $85,290

Wagon Mound, NM $85,190 Watrous, NM $85,290 Socorro, NM $85,090 Aragon, NM $85,390 Datil, NM $84,990 Lemitar, NM $85,490 Luna, NM $85,490 Magdalena, NM $84,990

Pie Town, NM $85,290 Polvadera, NM $85,690 Quemado, NM $85,490 Reserve, NM $85,290 San Acacia, NM $85,890 San Antonio, NM $84,590 Truth Or Consequences, NM $84,590 Arrey, NM $84,590

Caballo, NM $84,690 Derry, NM $84,190 Elephant Butte, NM $84,790 Garfield, NM $83,990 Hatch, NM $82,690 Monticello, NM $84,590 Rincon, NM $82,190 Salem, NM $83,690

Williamsburg, NM $84,690 Winston, NM $84,690 Las Cruces, NM $81,090 White Sands Missile Range, NM $81,390 Santa Teresa, NM $81,990 Playas, NM $84,990 Animas, NM $85,190 Anthony, NM $81,890

Arenas Valley, NM $85,090 Bayard, NM $84,990 Berino, NM $81,590 Buckhorn, NM $85,090 Santa Clara, NM $85,090 Chamberino, NM $81,690 Cliff, NM $84,990 Columbus, NM $84,790

Deming, NM $84,790 Dona Ana, NM $81,090 Fairacres, NM $81,290 Faywood, NM $84,690 Fort Bayard, NM $85,090 Gila, NM $84,890 Glenwood, NM $84,890 Hachita, NM $84,790

Hanover, NM $84,790 Hillsboro, NM $84,590 Hurley, NM $84,890 La Mesa, NM $82,690 Lordsburg, NM $84,990 Mesilla, NM $81,090 Mesilla Park, NM $81,090 Mesquite, NM $81,190

Mimbres, NM $84,790 Mule Creek, NM $85,090 Organ, NM $81,190 Pinos Altos, NM $84,990 Radium Springs, NM $81,090 Redrock, NM $84,790 Rodeo, NM $85,290 San Miguel, NM $81,190

Silver City, NM $84,990 Sunland Park, NM $81,490 Tyrone, NM $85,190 Vado, NM $81,190 Chaparral, NM $82,190 Clovis, NM $84,790 Cannon Afb, NM $84,590 Broadview, NM $84,590

Causey, NM $84,390 Crossroads, NM $84,190 Dora, NM $84,590 Elida, NM $84,290 Floyd, NM $84,490 Fort Sumner, NM $84,390 Grady, NM $84,690 House, NM $84,590

Kenna, NM $84,290 Lingo, NM $84,390 Melrose, NM $84,590 Milnesand, NM $84,290 Pep, NM $84,390 Portales, NM $84,690 Rogers, NM $84,390 Saint Vrain, NM $84,690

Taiban, NM $84,390 Texico, NM $84,690 Yeso, NM $84,090 Roswell, NM $84,190 Artesia, NM $84,290 Caprock, NM $84,190 Carlsbad, NM $84,390 Dexter, NM $84,190

Eunice, NM $84,490 Hagerman, NM $84,290 Hobbs, NM $84,590 Hope, NM $83,990 Jal, NM $84,390 Lake Arthur, NM $84,090 Lakewood, NM $84,290 Loco Hills, NM $84,390

Loving, NM $84,390 Lovington, NM $84,490 Mcdonald, NM $84,290 Malaga, NM $84,290 Maljamar, NM $84,190 Monument, NM $84,390 Tatum, NM $84,290 Whites City, NM $84,490

Carrizozo, NM $83,790 Alamogordo, NM $83,490 Alto, NM $83,790 Bent, NM $83,490 Capitan, NM $83,590 Cloudcroft, NM $83,490 Corona, NM $84,090 Encino, NM $84,790

Fort Stanton, NM $83,590 Glencoe, NM $83,590 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $83,490 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $83,490 Hondo, NM $83,690 La Luz, NM $83,490 Lincoln, NM $83,390 Mayhill, NM $83,690

Mescalero, NM $83,490 Nogal, NM $83,890 Orogrande, NM $83,490 Picacho, NM $83,590 Pinon, NM $83,890 Ruidoso, NM $83,990 Ruidoso Downs, NM $83,790 Sacramento, NM $83,590

San Patricio, NM $83,690 Sunspot, NM $83,490 Timberon, NM $83,690 Tinnie, NM $83,590 Tularosa, NM $83,590 Vaughn, NM $84,490 Weed, NM $83,690 Tucumcari, NM $84,890

Amistad, NM $84,790 Bard, NM $84,690 Capulin, NM $85,590 Clayton, NM $84,990 Conchas Dam, NM $84,990 Cuervo, NM $84,590 Des Moines, NM $85,290 Folsom, NM $85,390

Garita, NM $84,890 Gladstone, NM $84,990 Grenville, NM $84,990 Logan, NM $84,890 Mcalister, NM $84,590 Nara Visa, NM $84,690 Newkirk, NM $84,790 Quay, NM $84,790

San Jon, NM $84,690 Santa Rosa, NM $84,790 Sedan, NM $84,890 Trementina, NM $84,890

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 $96,880. While startup companies pay approximate $81,950.

Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$81,950
Growth Stage	51~500	$86,671
Established	501~5000	$93,550
Enterprise	5000+	$96,880

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	$125,700	$60.0	45%
Pharmaceuticals	$117,032	$56.0	35%
Biotechnology	$108,362	$52.0	25%
Financial Services	$104,028	$50.0	20%
Internet	$99,693	$48.0	15%

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.

$84,390

Average $86,690/year

$89,090

$7,033

Average $7,224/month

$7,424

$1,623

Average $1,667/week

$1,713

$41

Average $42/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,090	$7,424	$1,713	$43
Average	$86,690	$7,224	$1,667	$42
25th Percentile	$84,390	$7,033	$1,623	$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 $102,200 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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Validation Engineer II - Sterilization Salary in New Mexico

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