Design Quality Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does a Design Quality Engineer II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Quality Engineer II in the United States is $85,467 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,913
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,977 to $94,599
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,247
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Design Quality Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $94,599 $7,883 $1,819 $45
Average $85,467 $7,122 $1,644 $41
25th Percentile $76,977 $6,415 $1,480 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Design Quality Engineer II Salaries

A Design Quality Engineer II'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Design Quality Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Quality Engineer II'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): $69,756
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,795
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,631
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,042
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,974
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer II$69,756
Design Qu... Level Design Quality Engineer II$84,795
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer II$102,631
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer II$128,042
Quality A... Level Design Quality Engineer II$154,974
$69,756 0 yr
$84,795 < 2 yrs
$102,631 2-4 yrs
$128,042 5-8 yrs
$154,974 > 8 yrs
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How Do Design Quality Engineer II 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 Design Quality Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,629.
  • California: $94,270.
  • Massachusetts: $93,014.

Top Paying Cities for Design Quality Engineer IIs

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:

  • San Jose: $107,799
  • San Francisco: $106,619
  • Oakland: $104,372

What Skills Can Increase a Design Quality Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.23% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
  • Internal Audit (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditing achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to governing bodies and senior management as an objective source of independent advice. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. The scope of internal auditing within an organization is broad and may involve topics such as an organization's governance, risk management and management controls over: efficiency/effectiveness of operations (including safeguarding of assets), the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal auditing may also involve conducting proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participating in fraud investigations under the direction of fraud investigation professionals, and conducting post investigation fraud audits to identify control breakdowns and establish financial loss.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.23%
Quality Control 2.37%
Internal Audit 1.83%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Design Quality Engineer II's salary.
  • Change Control: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Change Control
$89,740
5%
Agile
$88,886
4%
Project Management
$88,886
4%
Test Plans
$88,031
3%
SQL
$88,031
3%
Quality Management System
$88,031
3%
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Design Quality Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Design Quality Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Design Quality Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Design Quality Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Design Quality Engineer II

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$106,834$51.025%
Energy & Utilities$102,560$49.020%
Financial Services$98,287$47.015%
Insurance$95,723$46.012%
Business Services$94,014$45.010%

How Education impacts a Design Quality Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Design Quality Engineer IIs enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Design Quality Engineer II with a Associate's Degree is between $80,042 and $84,629).

Design Quality Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Design Quality Engineer II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 15.6%
Associates 7.6%
Bachelors 54.7%
Masters 21.3%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Design Quality Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design Quality Engineer II'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Design Quality Engineer II

Salaries for a Design Quality Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,732 in 2023 to around $71,360 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Design Quality Engineer II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Design Quality Engineer II Over Time

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$71,732
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$72,088
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FAQ about Design Quality Engineer II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Design Quality Engineer II?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Design Quality Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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