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: starting around $75,683 for beginners, reaching about $77,599 at mid-level, and approach $78,017 for experts.

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 $83,743, California $83,426, Massachusetts $82,314. 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: $132,925; Quality Engineer: $102,620; Quality Associate: $102,179; Quality Control Associate: $96,692; Quality Assurance Associate: $91,796.

Associate Quality Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Quality Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Quality Engineer in Delaware is $76,596 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): $87,455
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,138 to $82,280
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,258

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Associate Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,280	$6,857	$1,582	$40
Average	$76,596	$6,383	$1,473	$37
25th Percentile	$70,138	$5,845	$1,349	$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): $75,683
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,345
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,599
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,850
Expert (over 8 years): $78,017

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Quality Engineer	$75,683
Intermediate Level Associate Quality Engineer	$76,345
Senior Level Associate Quality Engineer	$77,599
Specialist Level Associate Quality Engineer	$77,850
Expert Level Associate Quality Engineer	$78,017

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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: $83,743.
California: $83,426.
Massachusetts: $82,314.

District of Columbia $83,743 California $83,426 Massachusetts $82,314 Washington $82,011 New Jersey $81,981 Alaska $81,875 Connecticut $80,831 New York $80,408

Hawaii $79,054 Rhode Island $78,419 Maryland $77,987 Minnesota $77,398 Colorado $77,171 Illinois $77,095 Oregon $76,808 Delaware $76,596

New Hampshire $76,463 Virginia $76,165 Pennsylvania $75,295 Nevada $74,856 North Dakota $74,712 Michigan $74,486 Wisconsin $74,402 Vermont $74,236

Texas $73,775 Maine $73,744 Arizona $73,699 Ohio $73,646 Georgia $72,950 Indiana $72,602 Wyoming $72,534 Utah $72,428

Iowa $72,383 Kansas $72,020 Louisiana $71,914 North Carolina $71,876 Missouri $71,861 Florida $71,566 Montana $71,407 Nebraska $71,256

Kentucky $71,173 South Carolina $70,870 Tennessee $70,681 Idaho $70,605 New Mexico $70,053 Oklahoma $69,932 Alabama $69,486 South Dakota $68,737

Arkansas $68,329 West Virginia $68,109 Mississippi $67,451

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: $79,273
Little Creek: $78,540
Magnolia: $78,865

Lincoln, DE $79,273 Little Creek, DE $78,540 Magnolia, DE $78,865 Milford, DE $79,273 Marydel, DE $78,245 Millsboro, DE $79,273 Millville, DE $79,803 Milton, DE $79,273

Nassau, DE $79,273 Ocean View, DE $79,803 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,803 Seaford, DE $78,441 Selbyville, DE $79,803 Smyrna, DE $78,154 Viola, DE $78,865 Woodside, DE $78,638

Bear, DE $77,579 Newark, DE $77,609 Claymont, DE $77,670 Delaware City, DE $77,609 Hockessin, DE $77,670 Kirkwood, DE $77,609 Middletown, DE $77,995 Montchanin, DE $77,670

New Castle, DE $77,670 Odessa, DE $78,101 Port Penn, DE $77,398 Rockland, DE $77,670 Saint Georges, DE $77,609 Townsend, DE $77,987 Winterthur, DE $77,670 Lewes, DE $79,273

Wilmington, DE $77,670 Dover, DE $78,502 Dover Afb, DE $78,683 Bethany Beach, DE $79,803 Bethel, DE $78,441 Bridgeville, DE $79,273 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,585 Cheswold, DE $78,320

Clayton, DE $78,124 Dagsboro, DE $79,803 Delmar, DE $78,441 Ellendale, DE $79,273 Felton, DE $79,273 Fenwick Island, DE $79,803 Frankford, DE $79,803 Frederica, DE $79,273

Georgetown, DE $79,273 Greenwood, DE $79,273 Harbeson, DE $79,273 Harrington, DE $79,273 Hartly, DE $78,086 Houston, DE $79,273 Kenton, DE $78,124 Laurel, DE $78,441

Yorklyn, DE $77,670

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 January 01, 2026

$70,138

Average $76,596/year

$82,280

$5,845

Average $6,383/month

$6,857

$1,349

Average $1,473/week

$1,582

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,280	$6,857	$1,582	$40
Average	$76,596	$6,383	$1,473	$37
25th Percentile	$70,138	$5,845	$1,349	$34

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