Field QA Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Field QA Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field QA Manager in the United States is $126,766 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,998
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,034 to $139,450
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,353
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Field QA Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $139,450 $11,621 $2,682 $67
Average $126,766 $10,564 $2,438 $61
25th Percentile $115,034 $9,586 $2,212 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Field QA Manager Salaries

A Field QA Manager'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 Field QA Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field QA Manager'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): $123,384
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,335
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,833
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,341
  • Expert (over 8 years): $194,253
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Field QA Manager$123,384
Quality A... Level Field QA Manager$149,335
Field QA ... Level Field QA Manager$125,833
Quality A... Level Field QA Manager$159,341
Quality A... Level Field QA Manager$194,253
$123,384 0 yr
$149,335 < 2 yrs
$125,833 2-4 yrs
$159,341 5-8 yrs
$194,253 > 8 yrs
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How Do Field QA Manager 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 Field QA Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $140,355.
  • California: $139,823.
  • Massachusetts: $137,959.

Top Paying Cities for Field QA Managers

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: $159,890
  • San Francisco: $158,139
  • Oakland: $154,807

What Skills Can Increase a Field QA Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.92% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Quality Management System (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): Enforcing a set of policies and procedures in coordinating and directing an organization to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Root Cause Analysis (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): In science and engineering, root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. It is widely used in IT operations, telecommunications, industrial process control, accident analysis (e.g., in aviation, rail transport, or nuclear plants), medicine (for medical diagnosis), healthcare industry (e.g., for epidemiology), etc. RCA can be decomposed into four steps: Identify and describe clearly the problem. Establish a timeline from the normal situation up to the time the problem occurred. Distinguish between the root cause and other causal factors (e.g., using event correlation). Establish a causal graph between the root cause and the problem.RCA generally serves as input to a remediation process whereby corrective actions are taken to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The name of this process varies from one application domain to another.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.92%
Quality Management System 2.61%
Root Cause Analysis 1.28%
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 Field QA Manager's salary.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oncology
$141,978
12%
Collaboration
$131,837
4%
Innovation
$131,837
4%
KPI
$130,569
3%
Quality Management System
$130,569
3%
Decision Making
$130,569
3%
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Field QA Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Field QA Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Field QA Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Field QA Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Field QA Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Telecom$190,149$91.050%

How Education impacts a Field QA Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Field QA Managers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Field QA Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,625 and $130,534).

Field QA Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Field QA Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 12.1%
Associates 8.9%
Bachelors 52.6%
Masters 24.2%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Field QA Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field QA Manager'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 Field QA Manager

Salaries for a Field QA Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $107,928 in 2023 to around $107,982 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Field QA Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Field QA Manager Over Time

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$107,928
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$108,501
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    Columbus, OH

    Inspire Medical Systems Inc. | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Field QA Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Field QA Manager?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Field QA Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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