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

A Quality Control Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $93,563 for beginners, reaching about $95,829 at mid-level, and approach $103,722 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Control Associate?

Quality Control Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Control Associate roles are District of Columbia $107,057, California $106,651, Massachusetts $105,230. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Control Associate roles make?

Salaries for Quality Control Associate level roles vary by specialization: Head of Quality Control: $220,700; Quality Control Director: $206,896; Associate Director of Quality Control: $165,040; Laboratory Quality Control Manager: $111,851; Associate Quality Control Scientist: $83,896.

Quality Control Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Associate make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Associate in Delaware is $97,920 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,799
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,373 to $108,325
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,950

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Quality Control Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,325	$9,027	$2,083	$52
Average	$97,920	$8,160	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$85,373	$7,114	$1,642	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Associate Salaries

A Quality Control 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 Experience Level Affects Quality Control Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Associate'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): $93,563
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,435
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,829
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,613
Expert (over 8 years): $103,722

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quality Control Associate	$93,563
Intermediate Level Quality Control Associate	$94,435
Senior Level Quality Control Associate	$95,829
Specialist Level Quality Control Associate	$99,613
Expert Level Quality Control Associate	$103,722

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

District of Columbia: $107,057.
California: $106,651.
Massachusetts: $105,230.

District of Columbia $107,057 California $106,651 Massachusetts $105,230 Washington $104,843 New Jersey $104,804 Alaska $104,669 Connecticut $103,334 New York $102,793

Hawaii $101,062 Rhode Island $100,250 Maryland $99,699 Minnesota $98,945 Colorado $98,655 Illinois $98,558 Oregon $98,190 Delaware $97,920

New Hampshire $97,750 Virginia $97,369 Pennsylvania $96,257 Nevada $95,696 North Dakota $95,512 Michigan $95,222 Wisconsin $95,116 Vermont $94,903

Texas $94,313 Maine $94,274 Arizona $94,216 Ohio $94,149 Georgia $93,259 Indiana $92,814 Wyoming $92,727 Utah $92,592

Iowa $92,534 Kansas $92,070 Louisiana $91,934 North Carolina $91,886 Missouri $91,867 Florida $91,490 Montana $91,287 Nebraska $91,093

Kentucky $90,987 South Carolina $90,600 Tennessee $90,358 Idaho $90,262 New Mexico $89,556 Oklahoma $89,401 Alabama $88,831 South Dakota $87,873

Arkansas $87,351 West Virginia $87,071 Mississippi $86,230

Top Paying Cities for Quality Control 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: $101,343
Little Creek: $100,405
Magnolia: $100,820

Lincoln, DE $101,343 Little Creek, DE $100,405 Magnolia, DE $100,820 Milford, DE $101,343 Marydel, DE $100,028 Millsboro, DE $101,343 Millville, DE $102,019 Milton, DE $101,343

Nassau, DE $101,343 Ocean View, DE $102,019 Rehoboth Beach, DE $102,019 Seaford, DE $100,279 Selbyville, DE $102,019 Smyrna, DE $99,912 Viola, DE $100,820 Woodside, DE $100,530

Bear, DE $99,177 Newark, DE $99,215 Claymont, DE $99,293 Delaware City, DE $99,215 Hockessin, DE $99,293 Kirkwood, DE $99,215 Middletown, DE $99,708 Montchanin, DE $99,293

New Castle, DE $99,293 Odessa, DE $99,844 Port Penn, DE $98,945 Rockland, DE $99,293 Saint Georges, DE $99,215 Townsend, DE $99,699 Winterthur, DE $99,293 Lewes, DE $101,343

Wilmington, DE $99,293 Dover, DE $100,356 Dover Afb, DE $100,588 Bethany Beach, DE $102,019 Bethel, DE $100,279 Bridgeville, DE $101,343 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,463 Cheswold, DE $100,124

Clayton, DE $99,873 Dagsboro, DE $102,019 Delmar, DE $100,279 Ellendale, DE $101,343 Felton, DE $101,343 Fenwick Island, DE $102,019 Frankford, DE $102,019 Frederica, DE $101,343

Georgetown, DE $101,343 Greenwood, DE $101,343 Harbeson, DE $101,343 Harrington, DE $101,343 Hartly, DE $99,825 Houston, DE $101,343 Kenton, DE $99,873 Laurel, DE $100,279

Yorklyn, DE $99,293

Quality Control Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Control 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 January 01, 2026

$85,373

Average $97,920/year

$108,325

$7,114

Average $8,160/month

$9,027

$1,642

Average $1,883/week

$2,083

$41

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,325	$9,027	$2,083	$52
Average	$97,920	$8,160	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$85,373	$7,114	$1,642	$41

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