What are the main factors that influence a Quality Technician'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 Technician's salary?

A Quality Technician's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Inspector I (0-1 years)earns $50,151, a Quality Control Inspector II (1-3 years)earns $55,031, a Quality Technician (3-5 years)earns $69,542, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $77,846,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Technician?

Quality Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Technician roles are District of Columbia $76,654, California $76,363, Massachusetts $75,345. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Technician roles make?

Salaries for Quality Technician level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Technician: $94,964; Supplier Quality Technician: $82,691; Water Quality Technician: $79,977; Lead Quality Technician: $68,017; Quality Engineering Technician: $60,856.

Quality Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Technician in Delaware is $70,111 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,903
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,178 to $77,854
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,954

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Quality Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,854	$6,488	$1,497	$37
Average	$70,111	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$62,178	$5,181	$1,196	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Technician Salaries

A Quality Technician'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 Do Quality Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,654.
California: $76,363.
Massachusetts: $75,345.

District of Columbia $76,654 California $76,363 Massachusetts $75,345 Washington $75,068 New Jersey $75,041 Alaska $74,944 Connecticut $73,988 New York $73,601

Hawaii $72,361 Rhode Island $71,780 Maryland $71,385 Minnesota $70,845 Colorado $70,638 Illinois $70,568 Oregon $70,305 Delaware $70,111

New Hampshire $69,990 Virginia $69,717 Pennsylvania $68,921 Nevada $68,519 North Dakota $68,388 Michigan $68,180 Wisconsin $68,104 Vermont $67,951

Texas $67,529 Maine $67,501 Arizona $67,460 Ohio $67,411 Georgia $66,774 Indiana $66,456 Wyoming $66,394 Utah $66,297

Iowa $66,255 Kansas $65,923 Louisiana $65,826 North Carolina $65,791 Missouri $65,778 Florida $65,508 Montana $65,362 Nebraska $65,224

Kentucky $65,148 South Carolina $64,871 Tennessee $64,697 Idaho $64,628 New Mexico $64,123 Oklahoma $64,012 Alabama $63,604 South Dakota $62,918

Arkansas $62,544 West Virginia $62,344 Mississippi $61,741

Top Paying Cities for Quality Technicians

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: $72,562
Little Creek: $71,891
Magnolia: $72,188

Lincoln, DE $72,562 Little Creek, DE $71,891 Magnolia, DE $72,188 Milford, DE $72,562 Marydel, DE $71,621 Millsboro, DE $72,562 Millville, DE $73,047 Milton, DE $72,562

Nassau, DE $72,562 Ocean View, DE $73,047 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,047 Seaford, DE $71,801 Selbyville, DE $73,047 Smyrna, DE $71,538 Viola, DE $72,188 Woodside, DE $71,981

Bear, DE $71,011 Newark, DE $71,039 Claymont, DE $71,095 Delaware City, DE $71,039 Hockessin, DE $71,095 Kirkwood, DE $71,039 Middletown, DE $71,392 Montchanin, DE $71,095

New Castle, DE $71,095 Odessa, DE $71,489 Port Penn, DE $70,845 Rockland, DE $71,095 Saint Georges, DE $71,039 Townsend, DE $71,385 Winterthur, DE $71,095 Lewes, DE $72,562

Wilmington, DE $71,095 Dover, DE $71,856 Dover Afb, DE $72,022 Bethany Beach, DE $73,047 Bethel, DE $71,801 Bridgeville, DE $72,562 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,932 Cheswold, DE $71,690

Clayton, DE $71,510 Dagsboro, DE $73,047 Delmar, DE $71,801 Ellendale, DE $72,562 Felton, DE $72,562 Fenwick Island, DE $73,047 Frankford, DE $73,047 Frederica, DE $72,562

Georgetown, DE $72,562 Greenwood, DE $72,562 Harbeson, DE $72,562 Harrington, DE $72,562 Hartly, DE $71,475 Houston, DE $72,562 Kenton, DE $71,510 Laurel, DE $71,801

Yorklyn, DE $71,095

Quality Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Technician'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

$62,178

Average $70,111/year

$77,854

$5,181

Average $5,843/month

$6,488

$1,196

Average $1,348/week

$1,497

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,854	$6,488	$1,497	$37
Average	$70,111	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$62,178	$5,181	$1,196	$30

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