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 $85,443, a Quality Control Supervisor II (10+ years)earns $101,307, a Project Quality Manager (10+ years)earns $122,943, a Quality Control Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $136,570, a Quality Control Director (10+ years)earns $171,363,

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 $133,649, California $133,142, Massachusetts $131,368. 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: $141,418; Quality Assurance Manager: $128,357; IT Quality Assurance Manager: $121,503; Six Sigma Quality Project Administrator: $119,736; Air Quality Project Manager: $119,297.

Project Quality Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Quality Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Quality Manager in Delaware is $122,242 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): $146,285
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,150 to $134,827
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,963

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Project Quality Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,827	$11,236	$2,593	$65
Average	$122,242	$10,187	$2,351	$59
25th Percentile	$112,150	$9,346	$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): $85,443
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,307
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,943
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,570
Expert (over 8 years): $171,363

Levels	Salary
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$85,443
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$101,307
Project Q... Level Project Quality Manager	$122,943
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$136,570
Quality C... Level Project Quality Manager	$171,363

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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: $133,649.
California: $133,142.
Massachusetts: $131,368.

District of Columbia $133,649 California $133,142 Massachusetts $131,368 Washington $130,885 New Jersey $130,836 Alaska $130,667 Connecticut $129,002 New York $128,326

Hawaii $126,165 Rhode Island $125,151 Maryland $124,463 Minnesota $123,522 Colorado $123,159 Illinois $123,039 Oregon $122,580 Delaware $122,242

New Hampshire $122,030 Virginia $121,554 Pennsylvania $120,166 Nevada $119,466 North Dakota $119,236 Michigan $118,874 Wisconsin $118,741 Vermont $118,476

Texas $117,740 Maine $117,691 Arizona $117,619 Ohio $117,534 Georgia $116,424 Indiana $115,869 Wyoming $115,760 Utah $115,591

Iowa $115,519 Kansas $114,939 Louisiana $114,770 North Carolina $114,710 Missouri $114,686 Florida $114,215 Montana $113,961 Nebraska $113,720

Kentucky $113,587 South Carolina $113,104 Tennessee $112,803 Idaho $112,682 New Mexico $111,801 Oklahoma $111,608 Alabama $110,895 South Dakota $109,700

Arkansas $109,049 West Virginia $108,698 Mississippi $107,648

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: $126,515
Little Creek: $125,344
Magnolia: $125,863

Lincoln, DE $126,515 Little Creek, DE $125,344 Magnolia, DE $125,863 Milford, DE $126,515 Marydel, DE $124,873 Millsboro, DE $126,515 Millville, DE $127,360 Milton, DE $126,515

Nassau, DE $126,515 Ocean View, DE $127,360 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,360 Seaford, DE $125,187 Selbyville, DE $127,360 Smyrna, DE $124,729 Viola, DE $125,863 Woodside, DE $125,501

Bear, DE $123,811 Newark, DE $123,860 Claymont, DE $123,956 Delaware City, DE $123,860 Hockessin, DE $123,956 Kirkwood, DE $123,860 Middletown, DE $124,475 Montchanin, DE $123,956

New Castle, DE $123,956 Odessa, DE $124,644 Port Penn, DE $123,522 Rockland, DE $123,956 Saint Georges, DE $123,860 Townsend, DE $124,463 Winterthur, DE $123,956 Lewes, DE $126,515

Wilmington, DE $123,956 Dover, DE $125,284 Dover Afb, DE $125,574 Bethany Beach, DE $127,360 Bethel, DE $125,187 Bridgeville, DE $126,515 Camden Wyoming, DE $125,417 Cheswold, DE $124,994

Clayton, DE $124,680 Dagsboro, DE $127,360 Delmar, DE $125,187 Ellendale, DE $126,515 Felton, DE $126,515 Fenwick Island, DE $127,360 Frankford, DE $127,360 Frederica, DE $126,515

Georgetown, DE $126,515 Greenwood, DE $126,515 Harbeson, DE $126,515 Harrington, DE $126,515 Hartly, DE $124,620 Houston, DE $126,515 Kenton, DE $124,680 Laurel, DE $125,187

Yorklyn, DE $123,956

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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$112,150

Average $122,242/year

$134,827

$9,346

Average $10,187/month

$11,236

$2,157

Average $2,351/week

$2,593

$54

Average $59/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,827	$11,236	$2,593	$65
Average	$122,242	$10,187	$2,351	$59
25th Percentile	$112,150	$9,346	$2,157	$54

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