What are the main factors that influence a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Quality Assurance Engineering Manager's salary?

A Quality Assurance Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,877, a Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $116,773, a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $136,521, a Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $166,451, a Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $203,127,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager?

Quality Assurance Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Assurance Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $145,791, California $145,238, Massachusetts $143,302. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Assurance Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Quality Assurance Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Engineering Director: $195,917; Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager: $160,543; Quality Assurance Manager - Sterilization: $133,100; Quality Assurance Testing Model Manager: $131,680; Manager of Quality Assurance: $128,400.

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Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager in Rhode Island is $136,521 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,957
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,750 to $141,460
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,124

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Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,460	$11,788	$2,720	$68
Average	$136,521	$11,377	$2,625	$66
25th Percentile	$123,750	$10,313	$2,380	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salaries

A Quality Assurance Engineering Manager'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 Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager'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:

Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years): $155,877
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $116,773
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager (10+ years): $136,521
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $166,451
Quality Assurance Engineering Director (10+ years): $203,127

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Engineer V	7-10 years	$155,877
Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$116,773
Quality Assurance Engineering Manager	10+ years	$136,521
Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$166,451
Quality Assurance Engineering Director	10+ years	$203,127

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How Do Quality Assurance Engineering Manager 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 Quality Assurance Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $145,791.
California: $145,238.
Massachusetts: $143,302.

District of Columbia $145,791 California $145,238 Massachusetts $143,302 Washington $142,775 New Jersey $142,723 Alaska $142,538 Connecticut $140,721 New York $139,984

Hawaii $137,627 Rhode Island $136,521 Maryland $135,770 Minnesota $134,743 Colorado $134,348 Illinois $134,216 Oregon $133,716 Delaware $133,347

New Hampshire $133,116 Virginia $132,597 Pennsylvania $131,082 Nevada $130,319 North Dakota $130,069 Michigan $129,674 Wisconsin $129,529 Vermont $129,239

Texas $128,436 Maine $128,383 Arizona $128,304 Ohio $128,212 Georgia $127,001 Indiana $126,395 Wyoming $126,276 Utah $126,092

Iowa $126,013 Kansas $125,381 Louisiana $125,197 North Carolina $125,131 Missouri $125,104 Florida $124,591 Montana $124,314 Nebraska $124,051

Kentucky $123,906 South Carolina $123,379 Tennessee $123,050 Idaho $122,919 New Mexico $121,957 Oklahoma $121,747 Alabama $120,970 South Dakota $119,666

Arkansas $118,955 West Virginia $118,573 Mississippi $117,428

Top Paying Cities for Quality Assurance Engineering Managers

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: $138,759
Albion: $136,455
Ashaway: $139,286

Adamsville, RI $138,759 Albion, RI $136,455 Ashaway, RI $139,286 Barrington, RI $136,455 Block Island, RI $138,562 Bradford, RI $139,194 Bristol, RI $136,323 Carolina, RI $138,061

Charlestown, RI $138,206 Chepachet, RI $136,191 Clayville, RI $136,323 Coventry, RI $136,191 West Greenwich, RI $136,099 East Greenwich, RI $136,284 Exeter, RI $139,194 Fiskeville, RI $136,455

Forestdale, RI $136,323 Foster, RI $136,099 Glendale, RI $136,099 Greene, RI $137,627 Greenville, RI $136,455 Harmony, RI $136,415 Harrisville, RI $136,191 Hope, RI $136,455

Hope Valley, RI $139,286 Hopkinton, RI $139,325 Jamestown, RI $137,930 Kenyon, RI $139,154 Little Compton, RI $138,706 Manville, RI $136,455 Mapleville, RI $136,099 Newport, RI $137,956

Middletown, RI $138,535 North Kingstown, RI $136,060 North Scituate, RI $136,415 Oakland, RI $136,231 Pascoag, RI $136,152 Pawtucket, RI $136,455 Central Falls, RI $136,455 Cumberland, RI $136,455

Lincoln, RI $136,455 Portsmouth, RI $137,403 Prudence Island, RI $136,191 Rockville, RI $139,325 Saunderstown, RI $138,009 Shannock, RI $139,115 Slatersville, RI $136,323 Slocum, RI $138,009

Tiverton, RI $138,799 Wakefield, RI $137,864 Kingston, RI $137,890 Narragansett, RI $137,916 Peace Dale, RI $137,864 Warren, RI $136,415 Warwick, RI $136,455 Westerly, RI $139,365

West Kingston, RI $137,969 West Warwick, RI $136,455 Wood River Junction, RI $139,194 Woonsocket, RI $136,323 North Smithfield, RI $136,415 Wyoming, RI $139,154 Providence, RI $136,455 Cranston, RI $136,455

North Providence, RI $136,455 East Providence, RI $136,455 Riverside, RI $136,455 Rumford, RI $136,455 Smithfield, RI $136,455 Johnston, RI $136,455

Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager'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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$123,750

Average $136,521/year

$141,460

$10,313

Average $11,377/month

$11,788

$2,380

Average $2,625/week

$2,720

$59

Average $66/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,460	$11,788	$2,720	$68
Average	$136,521	$11,377	$2,625	$66
25th Percentile	$123,750	$10,313	$2,380	$59

Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Quality Assurance Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $166,451 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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