What are the main factors that influence an Associate Quality Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Associate Quality Engineer's salary?

An Associate Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Associate Quality Engineer (0-2 years)earns $76,170, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,645, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $101,394, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,072, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,281,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Quality Engineer?

Associate Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,732, California $83,414, Massachusetts $82,302. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Quality Associate: $132,982; Quality Engineer: $102,610; Quality Associate: $102,197; Quality Control Associate: $96,726; Quality Assurance Associate: $91,812.

Associate Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Quality Engineer in Delaware is $76,585 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Associate Quality Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,374
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,119 to $82,232
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,232

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Associate Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,232	$6,853	$1,581	$40
Average	$76,585	$6,382	$1,473	$37
25th Percentile	$70,119	$5,843	$1,348	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Quality Engineer Salaries

An Associate Quality Engineer'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 Associate Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Quality Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,170
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,645
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,394
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,072
Expert (over 8 years): $151,281

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Quality Engineer	$76,170
Quality A... Level Associate Quality Engineer	$89,645
Quality A... Level Associate Quality Engineer	$101,394
Quality A... Level Associate Quality Engineer	$126,072
Quality A... Level Associate Quality Engineer	$151,281

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How Do Associate Quality Engineer 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 Associate Quality Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,732.
California: $83,414.
Massachusetts: $82,302.

District of Columbia $83,732 California $83,414 Massachusetts $82,302 Washington $82,000 New Jersey $81,970 Alaska $81,864 Connecticut $80,820 New York $80,397

Hawaii $79,043 Rhode Island $78,408 Maryland $77,977 Minnesota $77,387 Colorado $77,160 Illinois $77,084 Oregon $76,797 Delaware $76,585

New Hampshire $76,452 Virginia $76,154 Pennsylvania $75,284 Nevada $74,846 North Dakota $74,702 Michigan $74,475 Wisconsin $74,392 Vermont $74,226

Texas $73,764 Maine $73,734 Arizona $73,689 Ohio $73,636 Georgia $72,940 Indiana $72,592 Wyoming $72,524 Utah $72,418

Iowa $72,373 Kansas $72,010 Louisiana $71,904 North Carolina $71,866 Missouri $71,851 Florida $71,556 Montana $71,397 Nebraska $71,246

Kentucky $71,163 South Carolina $70,860 Tennessee $70,671 Idaho $70,596 New Mexico $70,044 Oklahoma $69,923 Alabama $69,476 South Dakota $68,728

Arkansas $68,319 West Virginia $68,100 Mississippi $67,442

Top Paying Cities for Associate Quality Engineers

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: $79,262
Little Creek: $78,529
Magnolia: $78,854

Lincoln, DE $79,262 Little Creek, DE $78,529 Magnolia, DE $78,854 Milford, DE $79,262 Marydel, DE $78,234 Millsboro, DE $79,262 Millville, DE $79,792 Milton, DE $79,262

Nassau, DE $79,262 Ocean View, DE $79,792 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,792 Seaford, DE $78,430 Selbyville, DE $79,792 Smyrna, DE $78,143 Viola, DE $78,854 Woodside, DE $78,627

Bear, DE $77,568 Newark, DE $77,598 Claymont, DE $77,659 Delaware City, DE $77,598 Hockessin, DE $77,659 Kirkwood, DE $77,598 Middletown, DE $77,984 Montchanin, DE $77,659

New Castle, DE $77,659 Odessa, DE $78,090 Port Penn, DE $77,387 Rockland, DE $77,659 Saint Georges, DE $77,598 Townsend, DE $77,977 Winterthur, DE $77,659 Lewes, DE $79,262

Wilmington, DE $77,659 Dover, DE $78,491 Dover Afb, DE $78,672 Bethany Beach, DE $79,792 Bethel, DE $78,430 Bridgeville, DE $79,262 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,574 Cheswold, DE $78,309

Clayton, DE $78,113 Dagsboro, DE $79,792 Delmar, DE $78,430 Ellendale, DE $79,262 Felton, DE $79,262 Fenwick Island, DE $79,792 Frankford, DE $79,792 Frederica, DE $79,262

Georgetown, DE $79,262 Greenwood, DE $79,262 Harbeson, DE $79,262 Harrington, DE $79,262 Hartly, DE $78,075 Houston, DE $79,262 Kenton, DE $78,113 Laurel, DE $78,430

Yorklyn, DE $77,659

Associate Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Quality Engineer'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 April 01, 2026

$70,119

Average $76,585/year

$82,232

$5,843

Average $6,382/month

$6,853

$1,348

Average $1,473/week

$1,581

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,232	$6,853	$1,581	$40
Average	$76,585	$6,382	$1,473	$37
25th Percentile	$70,119	$5,843	$1,348	$34

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