Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary in the United States

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Quality Assurance Engineer I Salary

How much does a Quality Assurance Engineer I make in the United States? The average Quality Assurance Engineer I salary in the United States is $68,375 as of April 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $59,462 and $75,055. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $59,462 10% $51,348 90% $81,138 75% $75,055 $68,375 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Quality Assurance Engineer I

Quality Assurance Engineer I performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Assists in developing quality control policies and evaluates production limitations. Being a Quality Assurance Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Quality Assurance Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Glyn A. Rodgers, President-Matrix PDM Engineering
MATRIX SERVICE CO
Matrix Service Company provides engineering, fabrication, infrastructure, construction, and maintenance services primarily to the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, industrial, agricultural, and mining and minerals markets in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company's Electrical Infrastructure segment o... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2021
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Quality Assurance Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Quality Assurance Engineer I: Materials Testing, Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Control/Testing, Quality Assurance Process ...More

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