Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary in California

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization in California is $146,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $181,751
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,390 to $165,090
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,817
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Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $165,090 $13,758 $3,175 $79
Average $146,790 $12,233 $2,823 $71
25th Percentile $126,390 $10,533 $2,431 $61
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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries

A Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Validation 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: $147,390
  • West Hollywood: $147,390
  • Dodgertown: $147,390

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

Understanding how a Validation 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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Last Updated on March 01, 2026
$126,390
Average $146,790/year
$165,090
$10,533
Average $12,233/month
$13,758
$2,431
Average $2,823/week
$3,175
$61
Average $71/hour
$79
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $165,090 $13,758 $3,175 $79
Average $146,790 $12,233 $2,823 $71
25th Percentile $126,390 $10,533 $2,431 $61

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