What are the main factors that influence a Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

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

Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization roles are District of Columbia $148,090, California $147,490, Massachusetts $145,590. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization level roles vary by specialization: Quality Engineering Manager - Sterilization: $133,710; Sterilization Engineering Manager: $133,700; Validation Engineer III - Sterilization: $95,190; Sterilization Engineer III: $95,182; Validation Engineering Supervisor - Sterilization: $92,090.

Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salary in Delaware

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization in Delaware is $135,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,677
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,590 to $152,290
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,474

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Validation Engineering Manager - Sterilization Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,290	$12,691	$2,929	$73
Average	$135,390	$11,283	$2,604	$65
25th Percentile	$116,590	$9,716	$2,242	$56

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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.

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

District of Columbia: $148,090.
California: $147,490.
Massachusetts: $145,590.

District of Columbia $148,090 California $147,490 Massachusetts $145,590 Washington $144,990 New Jersey $144,990 Alaska $144,790 Connecticut $142,890 New York $142,190

Hawaii $139,790 Rhode Island $138,690 Maryland $137,890 Minnesota $136,890 Colorado $136,490 Illinois $136,290 Oregon $135,790 Delaware $135,390

New Hampshire $135,190 Virginia $134,690 Pennsylvania $133,090 Nevada $132,390 North Dakota $132,090 Michigan $131,690 Wisconsin $131,590 Vermont $131,290

Texas $130,490 Maine $130,390 Arizona $130,290 Ohio $130,190 Georgia $128,990 Indiana $128,390 Wyoming $128,290 Utah $128,090

Iowa $127,990 Kansas $127,390 Louisiana $127,190 North Carolina $127,090 Missouri $127,090 Florida $126,590 Montana $126,290 Nebraska $125,990

Kentucky $125,890 South Carolina $125,290 Tennessee $124,990 Idaho $124,890 New Mexico $123,890 Oklahoma $123,690 Alabama $122,890 South Dakota $121,590

Arkansas $120,790 West Virginia $120,390 Mississippi $119,290

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:

Lincoln: $134,790
Little Creek: $135,790
Magnolia: $135,590

Lincoln, DE $134,790 Little Creek, DE $135,790 Magnolia, DE $135,590 Milford, DE $135,190 Marydel, DE $135,390 Millsboro, DE $134,290 Millville, DE $134,490 Milton, DE $134,690

Nassau, DE $134,790 Ocean View, DE $134,490 Rehoboth Beach, DE $134,690 Seaford, DE $134,790 Selbyville, DE $134,190 Smyrna, DE $135,890 Viola, DE $135,290 Woodside, DE $135,690

Bear, DE $135,290 Newark, DE $135,290 Claymont, DE $135,590 Delaware City, DE $135,390 Hockessin, DE $135,290 Kirkwood, DE $135,390 Middletown, DE $135,490 Montchanin, DE $135,290

New Castle, DE $135,290 Odessa, DE $135,490 Port Penn, DE $135,590 Rockland, DE $135,290 Saint Georges, DE $135,390 Townsend, DE $135,590 Winterthur, DE $135,290 Lewes, DE $134,790

Wilmington, DE $135,290 Dover, DE $135,790 Dover Afb, DE $135,090 Bethany Beach, DE $134,290 Bethel, DE $134,490 Bridgeville, DE $134,790 Camden Wyoming, DE $135,390 Cheswold, DE $135,790

Clayton, DE $135,790 Dagsboro, DE $134,190 Delmar, DE $133,990 Ellendale, DE $134,390 Felton, DE $135,190 Fenwick Island, DE $134,290 Frankford, DE $133,990 Frederica, DE $135,290

Georgetown, DE $134,190 Greenwood, DE $134,790 Harbeson, DE $134,290 Harrington, DE $134,990 Hartly, DE $135,390 Houston, DE $134,790 Kenton, DE $135,790 Laurel, DE $134,090

Yorklyn, DE $135,290

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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$116,590

Average $135,390/year

$152,290

$9,716

Average $11,283/month

$12,691

$2,242

Average $2,604/week

$2,929

$56

Average $65/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,290	$12,691	$2,929	$73
Average	$135,390	$11,283	$2,604	$65
25th Percentile	$116,590	$9,716	$2,242	$56

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