What are the main factors that influence a Qc Analyst III's salary?

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

How does experience change A Qc Analyst 's salary?

A Qc Analyst 's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $63,134, a Quality Control Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $78,593, a Qc Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $95,934, a Quality Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $121,491, a Quality Control Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $131,018,

What are the highest paying states for a Qc Analyst III?

Qc Analyst III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Qc Analyst III roles are District of Columbia $105,282, California $104,883, Massachusetts $103,485. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Qc Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Qc Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Qc Analyst: $100,166; Scientific Quality Control Analyst III: $98,900; Quality Control Analyst III, Biological/Chemical: $98,900; Quality Control Analyst III: $98,891; Appraisal QC Analyst II: $82,237.

How do different companies affect a Qc Analyst III's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Qc Analyst III roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Qc Analyst III Salary in the United States

How much does a Qc Analyst III make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qc Analyst III in the United States is $95,089 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Qc Analyst III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,318
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,918 to $105,154
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,837

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Qc Analyst III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,154	$8,763	$2,022	$51
Average	$95,089	$7,924	$1,829	$46
25th Percentile	$82,918	$6,910	$1,595	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Qc Analyst III Salaries

A Qc Analyst III'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 Qc Analyst III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qc Analyst III'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): $63,134
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,593
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,934
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,491
Expert (over 8 years): $131,018

Levels	Salary
Quality C... Level Qc Analyst III	$63,134
Quality C... Level Qc Analyst III	$78,593
Qc Analys... Level Qc Analyst III	$95,934
Quality C... Level Qc Analyst III	$121,491
Quality C... Level Qc Analyst III	$131,018

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How Do Qc Analyst III 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 Qc Analyst IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $105,282.
California: $104,883.
Massachusetts: $103,485.

District of Columbia $105,282 California $104,883 Massachusetts $103,485 Washington $103,105 New Jersey $103,067 Alaska $102,934 Connecticut $101,622 New York $101,089

Hawaii $99,387 Rhode Island $98,588 Maryland $98,046 Minnesota $97,304 Colorado $97,019 Illinois $96,924 Oregon $96,563 Delaware $96,297

New Hampshire $96,129 Virginia $95,755 Pennsylvania $94,661 Nevada $94,109 North Dakota $93,929 Michigan $93,644 Wisconsin $93,539 Vermont $93,330

Texas $92,750 Maine $92,712 Arizona $92,655 Ohio $92,588 Georgia $91,713 Indiana $91,276 Wyoming $91,190 Utah $91,057

Iowa $91,000 Kansas $90,544 Louisiana $90,411 North Carolina $90,363 Missouri $90,344 Florida $89,973 Montana $89,773 Nebraska $89,583

Kentucky $89,479 South Carolina $89,098 Tennessee $88,861 Idaho $88,765 New Mexico $88,071 Oklahoma $87,919 Alabama $87,358 South Dakota $86,417

Arkansas $85,903 West Virginia $85,628 Mississippi $84,800

Top Paying Cities for Qc Analyst IIIs

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: $119,936
San Francisco: $118,757
Oakland: $116,123

San Jose, CA $119,936

San Francisco, CA $118,757

Oakland, CA $116,123

New York, NY $110,199

Queens Village, NY $109,485

Paramus, NJ $108,725

Passaic, NJ $108,630

Bergenfield, NJ $108,534

Stamford, CT $108,392

Huntington, NY $108,297

Newark, NJ $107,679

Bridgeport, CT $107,488

New Brunswick, NJ $107,175

Vallejo, CA $106,975

Middlesex, NJ $106,918

Somerset, NJ $106,832

Petaluma, CA $106,614

Santa Cruz, CA $106,243

Boston, MA $106,053

Monterey, CA $105,577

Fairbanks, AK $105,511

Los Angeles, CA $105,330

Washington, DC $105,282

Seattle, WA $105,111

Santa Rosa, CA $105,092

Juneau, AK $104,816

Orange, CA $104,503

Anchorage, AK $104,332

Anaheim, CA $104,265

Santa Ana, CA $104,122

Nassau, NY $104,065

Long Beach, CA $104,027

Danbury, CT $103,999

Santa Maria, CA $103,675

Everett, WA $103,656

Bremerton, WA $103,190

Trenton, NJ $103,010

Sacramento, CA $102,972

San Diego, CA $102,924

Brockton, MA $102,886

Tacoma, WA $102,848

Santa Barbara, CA $102,715

Lowell, MA $102,335

New Suffolk, NY $102,297

Nashua, NH $102,183

Lompoc, CA $102,030

Ventura, CA $101,935

Stockton, CA $101,907

New Haven, CT $101,717

Atlantic City, NJ $101,469

Hartford, CT $101,260

Modesto, CA $101,213

Poughkeepsie, NY $101,003

New Britain, CT $100,956

Olympia, WA $100,823

Kennewick, WA $100,823

New London, CT $100,804

Norwich, CT $100,775

Lawrence, MA $100,728

Bakersfield, CA $100,461

Riverside, CA $100,328

New Bedford, MA $100,328

Richland, WA $100,233

Portsmouth, NH $100,157

Vineland, NJ $100,138

San Bernardino, CA $100,062

Boulder, CO $99,796

Worcester, MA $99,720

Portland, OR $99,634

Saint Paul, MN $99,520

Minneapolis, MN $99,520

Philadelphia, PA $99,387

Honolulu, HI $98,883

Springfield, MA $98,550

Providence, RI $98,541

Chicago, IL $98,265

Bellingham, WA $98,151

Baltimore, MD $98,046

Chico, CA $97,808

Wilmington, DE $97,647

Pittsfield, MA $97,552

Manchester, NH $97,371

Spokane, WA $96,953

Denver, CO $96,943

Albany, NY $96,496

Troy, NY $96,458

Schenectady, NY $96,258

Burlington, VT $96,049

Portland, ME $95,716

Salem, OR $95,640

Yakima, WA $95,621

Ann Arbor, MI $95,593

Rochester, MN $95,327

Fresno, CA $95,279

Reno, NV $95,279

Milwaukee, WI $95,193

Detroit, MI $95,098

Allentown, PA $95,070

Carson City, NV $95,060

Houston, TX $94,918

Colorado Springs, CO $94,908

Syracuse, NY $94,861

Eugene, OR $94,680

Bismarck, ND $94,566

Gary, IN $94,566

Galveston, TX $94,566

Springfield, OR $94,490

Medford, OR $94,262

Fort Collins, CO $94,224

Austin, TX $94,148

Mesa, AZ $93,948

Phoenix, AZ $93,929

Dallas, TX $93,900

Reading, PA $93,843

Saint Cloud, MN $93,805

Concord, NH $93,720

Madison, WI $93,682

Utica, NY $93,425

Raleigh, NC $93,349

Las Vegas, NV $93,339

Rochester, NY $93,273

Des Moines, IA $93,263

Atlanta, GA $93,111

Battle Creek, MI $93,083

Salt Lake City, UT $93,054

Lancaster, PA $92,911

Champaign, IL $92,892

Harrisburg, PA $92,778

Durham, NC $92,693

Kansas City, MO $92,683

Kansas City, KS $92,664

Fort Worth, TX $92,655

Boca Raton, FL $92,617

Cleveland, OH $92,607

Columbus, OH $92,588

Pittsburgh, PA $92,579

Richmond, VA $92,541

Indianapolis, IN $92,521

Cincinnati, OH $92,398

Petersburg, VA $92,255

Billings, MT $92,046

Lansing, MI $92,046

Huntsville, AL $92,046

Lebanon, PA $92,037

Dayton, OH $92,027

Pueblo, CO $92,027

Appleton, WI $91,999

Buffalo, NY $91,960

Racine, WI $91,913

Charlotte, NC $91,903

Saint Louis, MO $91,875

Springfield, IL $91,837

Elkhart, IN $91,818

York, PA $91,818

Gastonia, NC $91,808

Benton Harbor, MI $91,808

Beaumont, TX $91,751

Lorain, OH $91,732

Toledo, OH $91,694

Binghamton, NY $91,647

Rock Hill, SC $91,637

Rockford, IL $91,590

Fargo, ND $91,542

Elyria, OH $91,542

Flagstaff, AZ $91,476

Fort Lauderdale, FL $91,418

Miami, FL $91,361

Duluth, MN $91,209

Bangor, ME $91,086

Cedar Rapids, IA $90,981

Louisville, KY $90,934

Grand Rapids, MI $90,914

Hialeah, FL $90,905

Casper, WY $90,772

Scranton, PA $90,658

New Orleans, LA $90,629

Virginia Beach, VA $90,620

Akron, OH $90,572

Peoria, IL $90,449

Sarasota, FL $90,430

Green Bay, WI $90,363

Baton Rouge, LA $90,315

Charleston, SC $90,296

Nashville, TN $90,268

Jamestown, NY $90,249

Davenport, IA $90,249

Tucson, AZ $90,201

Cheyenne, WY $90,173

Saint Petersburg, FL $90,144

Tampa, FL $90,125

Omaha, NE $90,106

Port Arthur, TX $90,068

Evansville, IN $90,068

Bradenton, FL $90,030

Santa Fe, NM $89,859

Orlando, FL $89,764

Clearwater, FL $89,659

Canton, OH $89,460

La Crosse, WI $89,460

Grand Forks, ND $89,431

Albuquerque, NM $89,403

Tulsa, OK $89,403

Newport News, VA $89,393

High Point, NC $89,365

Ogden, UT $89,327

Corpus Christi, TX $89,250

Laramie, WY $89,193

Norfolk, VA $89,193

Rock Island, IL $89,136

Saginaw, MI $89,117

Jacksonville, FL $89,108

Salisbury, NC $89,089

Memphis, TN $89,070

Moline, IL $89,022

Fort Myers, FL $88,994

Waterloo, IA $88,870

Spartanburg, SC $88,775

Lincoln, NE $88,727

Fort Wayne, IN $88,708

Birmingham, AL $88,604

Cedar Falls, IA $88,585

Provo, UT $88,575

Springfield, OH $88,566

San Antonio, TX $88,547

Greensboro, NC $88,509

South Bend, IN $88,499

Winston Salem, NC $88,490

Boise, ID $88,461

Savannah, GA $88,395

Muskegon, MI $88,223

Lima, OH $88,109

Lake Charles, LA $88,071

Anderson, IN $88,052

Lexington, KY $88,024

Augusta, GA $87,995

Greenville, SC $87,995

Wichita, KS $87,910

Tuscaloosa, AL $87,910

Columbia, SC $87,824

Bloomington, IN $87,586

Roanoke, VA $87,529

Asheville, NC $87,406

Knoxville, TN $87,244

Shreveport, LA $87,235

Wilmington, NC $87,111

Frankfort, KY $86,930

Oklahoma City, OK $86,864

Chillicothe, OH $86,826

Longview, TX $86,816

Topeka, KS $86,788

Mobile, AL $86,645

Terre Haute, IN $86,607

Erie, PA $86,597

Altoona, PA $86,550

Melbourne, FL $86,521

Amarillo, TX $86,483

Killeen, TX $86,455

Fayetteville, AR $86,379

Sioux Falls, SD $86,312

Chattanooga, TN $86,255

Idaho Falls, ID $86,246

Gainesville, FL $86,046

Portsmouth, OH $85,998

Little Rock, AR $85,979

Lynchburg, VA $85,979

Lafayette, LA $85,941

Youngstown, OH $85,941

Temple, TX $85,903

Daytona Beach, FL $85,884

Clarksville, TN $85,875

Pensacola, FL $85,865

Hopkinsville, KY $85,580

Charleston, WV $85,571

Florence, SC $85,523

Sioux City, IA $85,466

Macon, GA $85,190

Tallahassee, FL $85,181

Fayetteville, NC $85,162

Waco, TX $85,143

Wichita Falls, TX $85,143

Pine Bluff, AR $85,105

Vincennes, IN $84,924

Lubbock, TX $84,886

Great Falls, MT $84,829

Alamogordo, NM $84,819

Abilene, TX $84,743

Rapid City, SD $84,620

Monroe, LA $84,620

Albany, GA $84,563

Huntington, WV $84,553

Jackson, MS $84,544

Greenville, MS $84,534

Parkersburg, WV $84,439

Montgomery, AL $84,420

Johnstown, PA $84,401

Springfield, MO $84,325

Biloxi, MS $84,277

Sumter, SC $84,078

Columbus, GA $84,068

Twin Falls, ID $84,011

Pascagoula, MS $83,887

Kingsport, TN $83,640

Gulfport, MS $83,612

Alexandria, LA $83,298

Fort Smith, AR $83,060

El Paso, TX $82,803

Helena, MT $82,680

Las Cruces, NM $82,376

Harlingen, TX $82,109

Pocatello, ID $82,024

Florence, AL $81,995

Brownsville, TX $81,976

Dothan, AL $81,824

Mcallen, TX $81,776

Columbus, MS $81,073

Altus, OK $80,635

Lawton, OK $80,455

Pierre, SD $80,112

What Skills Can Increase a Qc Analyst III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 8.02% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Biochemistry (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Applying biochemical principles and methodologies to study and analyze the chemical processes of living organisms.
Change Control (Mentioned in 1.29% Job Postings): Managing and implementing all requests to change in an existing function, process, system, or product.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	8.02%
Biochemistry	2.19%
Change Control	1.29%

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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 Qc Analyst III's salary.

Cell Culture: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Analytical Chemistry: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Cell Culture	$103,647	9%
Biotechnology	$102,696	8%
Analytical Chemistry	$100,794	6%
Change Control	$100,794	6%
Biochemistry	$100,794	6%
LIMS	$99,843	5%

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How Education impacts a Qc Analyst III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Qc Analyst IIIs enter the field with a Associate'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 Qc Analyst III with a Associate's Degree is between $94,311 and $101,744).

Qc Analyst III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Qc Analyst III

No Diploma 2.5%

High School 7.5%

Associates 5.0%

Bachelors 57.5%

Masters 26.3%

Doctorate 1.3%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	2.5%
High School	7.5%
Associates	5.0%
Bachelors	57.5%
Masters	26.3%
Doctorate	1.3%

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Qc Analyst III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qc Analyst III'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

$82,918

Average $95,089/year

$105,154

$6,910

Average $7,924/month

$8,763

$1,595

Average $1,829/week

$2,022

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Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,154	$8,763	$2,022	$51
Average	$95,089	$7,924	$1,829	$46
25th Percentile	$82,918	$6,910	$1,595	$40

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Salary Trends for Qc Analyst III

Salaries for a Qc Analyst III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,820 in 2023 to around $77,422 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Qc Analyst III salary trends, .

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