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

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

How does experience change A Project Quality Manager's salary?

A Project Quality Manager's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Supervisor I (10+ years)earns $85,461, a Quality Control Supervisor II (10+ years)earns $101,326, a Project Quality Manager (10+ years)earns $122,978, a Quality Control Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $136,559, a Quality Control Director (10+ years)earns $171,373,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Quality Manager?

Project Quality Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Quality Manager roles are District of Columbia $133,687, California $133,180, Massachusetts $131,405. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Quality Manager roles make?

Salaries for Project Quality Manager level roles vary by specialization: Product Quality Systems Manager: $129,143; Quality Assurance Manager: $128,379; IT Quality Assurance Manager: $121,502; Six Sigma Quality Project Administrator: $119,761; Air Quality Project Manager: $119,287.

Project Quality Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Quality Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Quality Manager in Delaware is $122,276 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,175 to $134,853
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,978

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Project Quality Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,853	$11,238	$2,593	$65
Average	$122,276	$10,190	$2,351	$59
25th Percentile	$112,175	$9,348	$2,157	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Project Quality Manager Salaries

A Project Quality 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Project Quality Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Quality 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): $85,461
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,326
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,978
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,559
Expert (over 8 years): $171,373

Levels	Salary
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$85,461
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$101,326
Project Q... Level Project Quality Manager	$122,978
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$136,559
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$171,373

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How Do Project Quality 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 Project Quality Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $133,687.
California: $133,180.
Massachusetts: $131,405.

District of Columbia $133,687 California $133,180 Massachusetts $131,405 Washington $130,922 New Jersey $130,873 Alaska $130,704 Connecticut $129,038 New York $128,362

Hawaii $126,201 Rhode Island $125,186 Maryland $124,498 Minnesota $123,556 Colorado $123,194 Illinois $123,073 Oregon $122,615 Delaware $122,276

New Hampshire $122,064 Virginia $121,588 Pennsylvania $120,200 Nevada $119,499 North Dakota $119,270 Michigan $118,908 Wisconsin $118,775 Vermont $118,509

Texas $117,773 Maine $117,724 Arizona $117,652 Ohio $117,567 Georgia $116,457 Indiana $115,901 Wyoming $115,793 Utah $115,623

Iowa $115,551 Kansas $114,971 Louisiana $114,802 North Carolina $114,742 Missouri $114,718 Florida $114,247 Montana $113,993 Nebraska $113,752

Kentucky $113,619 South Carolina $113,136 Tennessee $112,834 Idaho $112,714 New Mexico $111,832 Oklahoma $111,639 Alabama $110,927 South Dakota $109,731

Arkansas $109,079 West Virginia $108,729 Mississippi $107,679

Top Paying Cities for Project Quality 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:

Lincoln: $121,726
Little Creek: $122,617
Magnolia: $122,441

Lincoln, DE $121,726 Little Creek, DE $122,617 Magnolia, DE $122,441 Milford, DE $122,035 Marydel, DE $122,235 Millsboro, DE $121,215 Millville, DE $121,402 Milton, DE $121,612

Nassau, DE $121,700 Ocean View, DE $121,382 Rehoboth Beach, DE $121,615 Seaford, DE $121,684 Selbyville, DE $121,180 Smyrna, DE $122,701 Viola, DE $122,136 Woodside, DE $122,465

Bear, DE $122,182 Newark, DE $122,136 Claymont, DE $122,386 Delaware City, DE $122,258 Hockessin, DE $122,126 Kirkwood, DE $122,235 Middletown, DE $122,282 Montchanin, DE $122,153

New Castle, DE $122,171 Odessa, DE $122,343 Port Penn, DE $122,425 Rockland, DE $122,165 Saint Georges, DE $122,244 Townsend, DE $122,432 Winterthur, DE $122,180 Lewes, DE $121,659

Wilmington, DE $122,132 Dover, DE $122,617 Dover Afb, DE $121,971 Bethany Beach, DE $121,254 Bethel, DE $121,379 Bridgeville, DE $121,665 Camden Wyoming, DE $122,272 Cheswold, DE $122,577

Clayton, DE $122,581 Dagsboro, DE $121,169 Delmar, DE $120,975 Ellendale, DE $121,342 Felton, DE $122,025 Fenwick Island, DE $121,196 Frankford, DE $120,984 Frederica, DE $122,146

Georgetown, DE $121,123 Greenwood, DE $121,685 Harbeson, DE $121,253 Harrington, DE $121,871 Hartly, DE $122,250 Houston, DE $121,697 Kenton, DE $122,587 Laurel, DE $121,051

Yorklyn, DE $122,162

Project Quality Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Quality 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.

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$112,175

Average $122,276/year

$134,853

$9,348

Average $10,190/month

$11,238

$2,157

Average $2,351/week

$2,593

$54

Average $59/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,853	$11,238	$2,593	$65
Average	$122,276	$10,190	$2,351	$59
25th Percentile	$112,175	$9,348	$2,157	$54

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