What are the main factors that influence a QA Associate III's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for QA Associate III?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for QA Associate III roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A QA Associate 's salary?

A QA Associate 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $70,277, a Quality Assurance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $85,427, a QA Associate III (4-7 years)earns $103,396, a Quality Assurance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $129,000, a Quality Assurance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $156,121,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Associate III?

QA Associate III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Associate III roles are District of Columbia $113,728, California $113,297, Massachusetts $111,787. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Associate roles make?

Salaries for QA Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of QA: $138,957; Software QA Engineer III: $113,900; QA Engineer III: $102,561; QA Analyst III: $101,000; QA/Validation Engineer III: $100,800.

QA Associate III Salary in Delaware

How much does a QA Associate III make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a QA Associate III in Delaware is $104,022 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a QA Associate III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,265
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,417 to $112,524
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,673

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QA Associate III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,524	$9,377	$2,164	$54
Average	$104,022	$8,668	$2,000	$50
25th Percentile	$94,417	$7,868	$1,816	$45

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Key Factors That Influence QA Associate III Salaries

A QA Associate III'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 QA Associate III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QA Associate III'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): $70,277
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,427
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,396
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,000
Expert (over 8 years): $156,121

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$70,277
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$85,427
QA Associ... Level QA Associate III	$103,396
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$129,000
Quality A... Level QA Associate III	$156,121

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How Do QA Associate III 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 QA Associate IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,728.
California: $113,297.
Massachusetts: $111,787.

District of Columbia $113,728 California $113,297 Massachusetts $111,787 Washington $111,376 New Jersey $111,335 Alaska $111,191 Connecticut $109,774 New York $109,198

Hawaii $107,360 Rhode Island $106,497 Maryland $105,911 Minnesota $105,110 Colorado $104,802 Illinois $104,699 Oregon $104,309 Delaware $104,022

New Hampshire $103,841 Virginia $103,436 Pennsylvania $102,255 Nevada $101,659 North Dakota $101,464 Michigan $101,156 Wisconsin $101,043 Vermont $100,817

Texas $100,190 Maine $100,149 Arizona $100,087 Ohio $100,016 Georgia $99,071 Indiana $98,598 Wyoming $98,506 Utah $98,362

Iowa $98,300 Kansas $97,807 Louisiana $97,663 North Carolina $97,612 Missouri $97,591 Florida $97,191 Montana $96,975 Nebraska $96,770

Kentucky $96,657 South Carolina $96,246 Tennessee $95,989 Idaho $95,886 New Mexico $95,136 Oklahoma $94,972 Alabama $94,366 South Dakota $93,349

Arkansas $92,795 West Virginia $92,497 Mississippi $91,603

Top Paying Cities for QA Associate IIIs

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: $103,553
Little Creek: $104,311
Magnolia: $104,161

Lincoln, DE $103,553 Little Creek, DE $104,311 Magnolia, DE $104,161 Milford, DE $103,816 Marydel, DE $103,987 Millsboro, DE $103,119 Millville, DE $103,278 Milton, DE $103,457

Nassau, DE $103,532 Ocean View, DE $103,260 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,459 Seaford, DE $103,517 Selbyville, DE $103,089 Smyrna, DE $104,383 Viola, DE $103,902 Woodside, DE $104,182

Bear, DE $103,941 Newark, DE $103,902 Claymont, DE $104,115 Delaware City, DE $104,006 Hockessin, DE $103,893 Kirkwood, DE $103,987 Middletown, DE $104,027 Montchanin, DE $103,917

New Castle, DE $103,932 Odessa, DE $104,078 Port Penn, DE $104,148 Rockland, DE $103,927 Saint Georges, DE $103,994 Townsend, DE $104,154 Winterthur, DE $103,939 Lewes, DE $103,497

Wilmington, DE $103,898 Dover, DE $104,311 Dover Afb, DE $103,762 Bethany Beach, DE $103,151 Bethel, DE $103,258 Bridgeville, DE $103,502 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,017 Cheswold, DE $104,277

Clayton, DE $104,280 Dagsboro, DE $103,080 Delmar, DE $102,914 Ellendale, DE $103,226 Felton, DE $103,808 Fenwick Island, DE $103,102 Frankford, DE $102,922 Frederica, DE $103,911

Georgetown, DE $103,041 Greenwood, DE $103,518 Harbeson, DE $103,150 Harrington, DE $103,676 Hartly, DE $103,999 Houston, DE $103,528 Kenton, DE $104,285 Laurel, DE $102,979

Yorklyn, DE $103,924

QA Associate III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For QA Associate III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, QA Associate positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view QA Associate III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a QA Associate III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$114,424	$55.0	10%
Business Services	$114,424	$55.0	10%
Construction	$114,424	$55.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$114,424	$55.0	10%
Healthcare	$114,424	$55.0	10%

QA Associate III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA Associate III'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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$94,417

Average $104,022/year

$112,524

$7,868

Average $8,668/month

$9,377

$1,816

Average $2,000/week

$2,164

$45

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,524	$9,377	$2,164	$54
Average	$104,022	$8,668	$2,000	$50
25th Percentile	$94,417	$7,868	$1,816	$45

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