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

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

How does experience change A Data Quality Engineer's salary?

A Data Quality Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,441, a Data Quality Engineer (2-4 years)earns $105,991, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $128,996, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,120, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,789,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Quality Engineer?

Data Quality Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Quality Engineer roles are District of Columbia $112,544, California $112,117, Massachusetts $110,622. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Quality Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Data Quality Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Quality Assurance Engineer VI: $176,591; Data Quality Director: $170,326; Software Quality Assurance Engineer V: $153,700; Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV: $131,452; Software Quality Assurance Engineer III: $113,834.

Data Quality Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Quality Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Quality Engineer in Rhode Island is $105,388 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,998
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,693 to $110,418
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,777

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Data Quality Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,418	$9,202	$2,123	$53
Average	$105,388	$8,782	$2,027	$51
25th Percentile	$96,693	$8,058	$1,859	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Data Quality Engineer Salaries

A Data Quality Engineer'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 Data Quality Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Quality Engineer'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): $78,441
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,991
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,996
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,120
Expert (over 8 years): $172,789

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Data Quality Engineer	$78,441
Data Qual... Level Data Quality Engineer	$105,991
Database ... Level Data Quality Engineer	$128,996
Database ... Level Data Quality Engineer	$148,120
Database ... Level Data Quality Engineer	$172,789

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How Do Data Quality Engineer 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 Data Quality Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $112,544.
California: $112,117.
Massachusetts: $110,622.

District of Columbia $112,544 California $112,117 Massachusetts $110,622 Washington $110,216 New Jersey $110,175 Alaska $110,033 Connecticut $108,630 New York $108,061

Hawaii $106,241 Rhode Island $105,388 Maryland $104,808 Minnesota $104,015 Colorado $103,710 Illinois $103,609 Oregon $103,223 Delaware $102,938

New Hampshire $102,759 Virginia $102,359 Pennsylvania $101,190 Nevada $100,600 North Dakota $100,407 Michigan $100,102 Wisconsin $99,990 Vermont $99,767

Texas $99,146 Maine $99,106 Arizona $99,045 Ohio $98,974 Georgia $98,039 Indiana $97,571 Wyoming $97,479 Utah $97,337

Iowa $97,276 Kansas $96,788 Louisiana $96,646 North Carolina $96,595 Missouri $96,575 Florida $96,178 Montana $95,965 Nebraska $95,762

Kentucky $95,650 South Carolina $95,243 Tennessee $94,989 Idaho $94,887 New Mexico $94,145 Oklahoma $93,983 Alabama $93,383 South Dakota $92,377

Arkansas $91,828 West Virginia $91,533 Mississippi $90,649

Top Paying Cities for Data Quality Engineers

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:

Adamsville: $106,705
Albion: $105,803
Ashaway: $106,503

Adamsville, RI $106,705 Albion, RI $105,803 Ashaway, RI $106,503 Barrington, RI $105,525 Block Island, RI $106,112 Bradford, RI $106,439 Bristol, RI $105,931 Carolina, RI $106,263

Charlestown, RI $106,301 Chepachet, RI $106,090 Clayville, RI $105,794 Coventry, RI $105,799 West Greenwich, RI $106,091 East Greenwich, RI $105,728 Exeter, RI $106,062 Fiskeville, RI $105,523

Forestdale, RI $106,336 Foster, RI $106,034 Glendale, RI $106,344 Greene, RI $106,173 Greenville, RI $105,563 Harmony, RI $105,700 Harrisville, RI $106,298 Hope, RI $105,589

Hope Valley, RI $106,409 Hopkinton, RI $106,549 Jamestown, RI $106,194 Kenyon, RI $106,250 Little Compton, RI $106,689 Manville, RI $105,943 Mapleville, RI $106,110 Newport, RI $106,300

Middletown, RI $106,347 North Kingstown, RI $105,910 North Scituate, RI $105,701 Oakland, RI $106,225 Pascoag, RI $106,369 Pawtucket, RI $105,367 Central Falls, RI $105,414 Cumberland, RI $106,013

Lincoln, RI $105,520 Portsmouth, RI $106,289 Prudence Island, RI $106,071 Rockville, RI $106,533 Saunderstown, RI $106,130 Shannock, RI $106,256 Slatersville, RI $106,337 Slocum, RI $106,127

Tiverton, RI $106,612 Wakefield, RI $106,220 Kingston, RI $106,179 Narragansett, RI $106,250 Peace Dale, RI $106,207 Warren, RI $105,797 Warwick, RI $105,502 Westerly, RI $106,528

West Kingston, RI $106,213 West Warwick, RI $105,632 Wood River Junction, RI $106,364 Woonsocket, RI $106,342 North Smithfield, RI $106,100 Wyoming, RI $106,256 Providence, RI $105,337 Cranston, RI $105,351

North Providence, RI $105,363 East Providence, RI $105,344 Riverside, RI $105,377 Rumford, RI $105,362 Smithfield, RI $105,576 Johnston, RI $105,399

Data Quality Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Quality Engineer'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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$96,693

Average $105,388/year

$110,418

$8,058

Average $8,782/month

$9,202

$1,859

Average $2,027/week

$2,123

$46

Average $51/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,418	$9,202	$2,123	$53
Average	$105,388	$8,782	$2,027	$51
25th Percentile	$96,693	$8,058	$1,859	$46

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