What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Quality Control Technician I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Laboratory Quality Control Technician 's salary?

A Laboratory Quality Control Technician 's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Quality Control Technician I (0-1 years)earns $51,981, a Laboratory Quality Control Technician II (1-3 years)earns $58,072, a Laboratory Quality Control Technician III (3-5 years)earns $64,797, a Laboratory Quality Control Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $73,129, a Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,424,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Quality Control Technician I?

Laboratory Quality Control Technician I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Quality Control Technician I roles are District of Columbia $55,511, California $55,300, Massachusetts $54,563. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Quality Control Technician roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Quality Control Technician level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager: $131,022; Laboratory Quality Control Manager: $111,864; Laboratory Quality Control Senior Supervisor: $100,959; Laboratory Quality Control Analyst III: $97,517; Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor: $82,392.

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Laboratory Quality Control Technician I Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Laboratory Quality Control Technician I make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Quality Control Technician I in Rhode Island is $51,981 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Laboratory Quality Control Technician I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,100
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,730 to $55,184
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,769

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Laboratory Quality Control Technician I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,184	$4,599	$1,061	$27
Average	$51,981	$4,332	$1,000	$25
25th Percentile	$48,730	$4,061	$937	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Quality Control Technician I Salaries

A Laboratory Quality Control Technician 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 Laboratory Quality Control Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Quality Control Technician 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:

Laboratory Quality Control Technician I (0-1 years): $51,981
Laboratory Quality Control Technician II (1-3 years): $58,072
Laboratory Quality Control Technician III (3-5 years): $64,797
Laboratory Quality Control Technician IV (5-7 years): $73,129
Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor (7+ years): $85,424

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Quality Control Technician I	0-1 years	$51,981
Laboratory Quality Control Technician II	1-3 years	$58,072
Laboratory Quality Control Technician III	3-5 years	$64,797
Laboratory Quality Control Technician IV	5-7 years	$73,129
Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor	7+ years	$85,424

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How Do Laboratory Quality Control Technician 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 Laboratory Quality Control Technician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,511.
California: $55,300.
Massachusetts: $54,563.

District of Columbia $55,511 California $55,300 Massachusetts $54,563 Washington $54,362 New Jersey $54,342 Alaska $54,272 Connecticut $53,580 New York $53,300

Hawaii $52,402 Rhode Island $51,981 Maryland $51,695 Minnesota $51,304 Colorado $51,154 Illinois $51,104 Oregon $50,913 Delaware $50,773

New Hampshire $50,684 Virginia $50,487 Pennsylvania $49,910 Nevada $49,620 North Dakota $49,524 Michigan $49,374 Wisconsin $49,319 Vermont $49,208

Texas $48,903 Maine $48,883 Arizona $48,853 Ohio $48,817 Georgia $48,356 Indiana $48,126 Wyoming $48,080 Utah $48,010

Iowa $47,980 Kansas $47,739 Louisiana $47,669 North Carolina $47,644 Missouri $47,634 Florida $47,439 Montana $47,333 Nebraska $47,233

Kentucky $47,178 South Carolina $46,977 Tennessee $46,852 Idaho $46,802 New Mexico $46,436 Oklahoma $46,356 Alabama $46,060 South Dakota $45,564

Arkansas $45,293 West Virginia $45,147 Mississippi $44,711

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Quality Control Technician 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:

Adamsville: $52,631
Albion: $52,186
Ashaway: $52,531

Adamsville, RI $52,631 Albion, RI $52,186 Ashaway, RI $52,531 Barrington, RI $52,049 Block Island, RI $52,338 Bradford, RI $52,499 Bristol, RI $52,249 Carolina, RI $52,413

Charlestown, RI $52,432 Chepachet, RI $52,327 Clayville, RI $52,182 Coventry, RI $52,184 West Greenwich, RI $52,328 East Greenwich, RI $52,149 Exeter, RI $52,313 Fiskeville, RI $52,048

Forestdale, RI $52,449 Foster, RI $52,300 Glendale, RI $52,453 Greene, RI $52,369 Greenville, RI $52,068 Harmony, RI $52,135 Harrisville, RI $52,430 Hope, RI $52,080

Hope Valley, RI $52,485 Hopkinton, RI $52,554 Jamestown, RI $52,379 Kenyon, RI $52,406 Little Compton, RI $52,623 Manville, RI $52,255 Mapleville, RI $52,337 Newport, RI $52,431

Middletown, RI $52,454 North Kingstown, RI $52,239 North Scituate, RI $52,135 Oakland, RI $52,394 Pascoag, RI $52,465 Pawtucket, RI $51,971 Central Falls, RI $51,994 Cumberland, RI $52,289

Lincoln, RI $52,046 Portsmouth, RI $52,426 Prudence Island, RI $52,318 Rockville, RI $52,546 Saunderstown, RI $52,347 Shannock, RI $52,409 Slatersville, RI $52,449 Slocum, RI $52,345

Tiverton, RI $52,585 Wakefield, RI $52,392 Kingston, RI $52,372 Narragansett, RI $52,406 Peace Dale, RI $52,385 Warren, RI $52,183 Warwick, RI $52,038 Westerly, RI $52,544

West Kingston, RI $52,388 West Warwick, RI $52,101 Wood River Junction, RI $52,463 Woonsocket, RI $52,452 North Smithfield, RI $52,332 Wyoming, RI $52,409 Providence, RI $51,956 Cranston, RI $51,963

North Providence, RI $51,969 East Providence, RI $51,959 Riverside, RI $51,976 Rumford, RI $51,968 Smithfield, RI $52,074 Johnston, RI $51,987

Laboratory Quality Control Technician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Quality Control Technician 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.

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$48,730

Average $51,981/year

$55,184

$4,061

Average $4,332/month

$4,599

$937

Average $1,000/week

$1,061

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,184	$4,599	$1,061	$27
Average	$51,981	$4,332	$1,000	$25
25th Percentile	$48,730	$4,061	$937	$23

Laboratory Quality Control Technician I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Laboratory Quality Control Technician I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Laboratory Quality Control Technician II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $58,072 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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