What are the main factors that influence a Qa Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Qa Associate's salary?

A Qa Associate's salary grows with experience: a Qa Associate (0-1 years)earns $48,867, a Quality Control Inspector II (1-3 years)earns $53,622, a Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $67,762, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $75,853,

What are the highest paying states for a Qa Associate?

Qa Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Qa Associate roles are District of Columbia $53,111, California $52,909, Massachusetts $52,204. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Qa Associate roles make?

Salaries for Qa Associate level roles vary by specialization: QA Director: $198,190; Associate Director of QA: $138,956; QA Manager: $128,390; QA Associate III: $102,700; QA Analyst III: $100,900.

Qa Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Qa Associate make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qa Associate in Delaware is $48,578 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Qa Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,915
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,410 to $52,942
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,615

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Qa Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,942	$4,412	$1,018	$25
Average	$48,578	$4,048	$934	$23
25th Percentile	$44,410	$3,701	$854	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Qa Associate Salaries

A Qa Associate'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 Do Qa Associate 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 Qa Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,111.
California: $52,909.
Massachusetts: $52,204.

District of Columbia $53,111 California $52,909 Massachusetts $52,204 Washington $52,012 New Jersey $51,993 Alaska $51,926 Connecticut $51,264 New York $50,995

Hawaii $50,137 Rhode Island $49,734 Maryland $49,460 Minnesota $49,086 Colorado $48,942 Illinois $48,894 Oregon $48,712 Delaware $48,578

New Hampshire $48,493 Virginia $48,304 Pennsylvania $47,753 Nevada $47,474 North Dakota $47,383 Michigan $47,239 Wisconsin $47,187 Vermont $47,081

Texas $46,788 Maine $46,769 Arizona $46,741 Ohio $46,707 Georgia $46,266 Indiana $46,045 Wyoming $46,002 Utah $45,935

Iowa $45,906 Kansas $45,676 Louisiana $45,608 North Carolina $45,584 Missouri $45,575 Florida $45,388 Montana $45,287 Nebraska $45,191

Kentucky $45,138 South Carolina $44,946 Tennessee $44,827 Idaho $44,779 New Mexico $44,428 Oklahoma $44,352 Alabama $44,069 South Dakota $43,594

Arkansas $43,335 West Virginia $43,196 Mississippi $42,778

Top Paying Cities for Qa Associates

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: $50,276
Little Creek: $49,810
Magnolia: $50,017

Lincoln, DE $50,276 Little Creek, DE $49,810 Magnolia, DE $50,017 Milford, DE $50,276 Marydel, DE $49,623 Millsboro, DE $50,276 Millville, DE $50,612 Milton, DE $50,276

Nassau, DE $50,276 Ocean View, DE $50,612 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,612 Seaford, DE $49,748 Selbyville, DE $50,612 Smyrna, DE $49,566 Viola, DE $50,017 Woodside, DE $49,873

Bear, DE $49,201 Newark, DE $49,220 Claymont, DE $49,259 Delaware City, DE $49,220 Hockessin, DE $49,259 Kirkwood, DE $49,220 Middletown, DE $49,465 Montchanin, DE $49,259

New Castle, DE $49,259 Odessa, DE $49,532 Port Penn, DE $49,086 Rockland, DE $49,259 Saint Georges, DE $49,220 Townsend, DE $49,460 Winterthur, DE $49,259 Lewes, DE $50,276

Wilmington, DE $49,259 Dover, DE $49,787 Dover Afb, DE $49,902 Bethany Beach, DE $50,612 Bethel, DE $49,748 Bridgeville, DE $50,276 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,839 Cheswold, DE $49,671

Clayton, DE $49,547 Dagsboro, DE $50,612 Delmar, DE $49,748 Ellendale, DE $50,276 Felton, DE $50,276 Fenwick Island, DE $50,612 Frankford, DE $50,612 Frederica, DE $50,276

Georgetown, DE $50,276 Greenwood, DE $50,276 Harbeson, DE $50,276 Harrington, DE $50,276 Hartly, DE $49,523 Houston, DE $50,276 Kenton, DE $49,547 Laurel, DE $49,748

Yorklyn, DE $49,259

Qa Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qa Associate'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 April 01, 2026

$44,410

Average $48,578/year

$52,942

$3,701

Average $4,048/month

$4,412

$854

Average $934/week

$1,018

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,942	$4,412	$1,018	$25
Average	$48,578	$4,048	$934	$23
25th Percentile	$44,410	$3,701	$854	$21

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