Associate Quality Control Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Quality Control Scientist make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Quality Control Scientist in the United States is $83,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,652
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,260 to $92,687
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,450
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Associate Quality Control Scientist Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $92,687 $7,724 $1,782 $45
Average $83,937 $6,995 $1,614 $40
25th Percentile $74,260 $6,188 $1,428 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Quality Control Scientist Salaries

An Associate Quality Control Scientist'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 Associate Quality Control Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Quality Control Scientist'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): $66,908
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,294
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,671
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,761
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,913
Levels Salary
Quality C... Level Associate Quality Control Scientist$66,908
Associate... Level Associate Quality Control Scientist$83,294
Quality C... Level Associate Quality Control Scientist$101,671
Quality C... Level Associate Quality Control Scientist$128,761
Quality C... Level Associate Quality Control Scientist$138,913
$66,908 0 yr
$83,294 < 2 yrs
$101,671 2-4 yrs
$128,761 5-8 yrs
$138,913 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Quality Control Scientist 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 Control Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,935.
  • California: $92,583.
  • Massachusetts: $91,349.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Quality Control Scientists

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: $105,870
  • San Francisco: $104,711
  • Oakland: $102,504

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Quality Control Scientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.61% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 2.84% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • Chemistry (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances of which matter is composed.
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Analysis 8.61%
Food Safety 2.84%
Chemistry 2.06%
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 an Associate Quality Control Scientist's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $89,813
7%
SOP
 $88,973
6%
Collaboration
 $88,134
5%
Microbiology
 $88,134
5%
Project Control
 $88,134
5%
Presentation
 $88,134
5%
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How Education impacts an Associate Quality Control Scientist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Quality Control Scientists 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 an Associate Quality Control Scientist with a Associate's Degree is between $75,130 and $80,644).

Associate Quality Control Scientist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Quality Control Scientist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 1.8%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 70.5%
Masters 23.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Quality Control Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Quality Control Scientist'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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$74,260
Average $83,937/year
$92,687
$6,188
Average $6,995/month
$7,724
$1,428
Average $1,614/week
$1,782
$36
Average $40/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $92,687 $7,724 $1,782 $45
Average $83,937 $6,995 $1,614 $40
25th Percentile $74,260 $6,188 $1,428 $36

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Salary Trends for Associate Quality Control Scientist

Salaries for an Associate Quality Control Scientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,644 in 2023 to around $63,868 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Quality Control Scientist salary trends, .

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