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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Quality Control Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Control Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Quality Control Engineer's salary?

A Quality Control Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,678, a Quality Control Engineer (2-4 years)earns $91,424, a Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $103,406, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,602, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,301,

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

Quality Control Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Control Engineer roles are District of Columbia $99,502, California $99,124, Massachusetts $97,803. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Control Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Quality Control Director: $168,492; Control Systems Engineer V: $164,430; Control & Instrument Engineer V: $164,427; Control Systems Engineer IV: $149,500; Control & Instrument Engineer IV: $149,448.

Quality Control Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Engineer in Delaware is $91,009 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,640
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,029 to $98,144
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,585

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Quality Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,144	$8,179	$1,887	$47
Average	$91,009	$7,584	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$85,029	$7,086	$1,635	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Engineer Salaries

A Quality Control Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Engineer'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): $77,678
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,424
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,406
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,602
Expert (over 8 years): $154,301

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$77,678
Quality C... Level Quality Control Engineer	$91,424
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$103,406
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$128,602
Quality A... Level Quality Control Engineer	$154,301

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

District of Columbia: $99,502.
California: $99,124.
Massachusetts: $97,803.

District of Columbia $99,502 California $99,124 Massachusetts $97,803 Washington $97,444 New Jersey $97,408 Alaska $97,282 Connecticut $96,042 New York $95,538

Hawaii $93,930 Rhode Island $93,175 Maryland $92,663 Minnesota $91,962 Colorado $91,692 Illinois $91,602 Oregon $91,261 Delaware $91,009

New Hampshire $90,851 Virginia $90,497 Pennsylvania $89,463 Nevada $88,942 North Dakota $88,771 Michigan $88,502 Wisconsin $88,403 Vermont $88,205

Texas $87,657 Maine $87,621 Arizona $87,567 Ohio $87,504 Georgia $86,677 Indiana $86,264 Wyoming $86,183 Utah $86,057

Iowa $86,003 Kansas $85,572 Louisiana $85,446 North Carolina $85,401 Missouri $85,383 Florida $85,033 Montana $84,844 Nebraska $84,664

Kentucky $84,566 South Carolina $84,206 Tennessee $83,981 Idaho $83,891 New Mexico $83,235 Oklahoma $83,092 Alabama $82,561 South Dakota $81,672

Arkansas $81,186 West Virginia $80,926 Mississippi $80,144

Top Paying Cities for Quality Control Engineers

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: $90,599
Little Creek: $91,262
Magnolia: $91,131

Lincoln, DE $90,599 Little Creek, DE $91,262 Magnolia, DE $91,131 Milford, DE $90,829 Marydel, DE $90,978 Millsboro, DE $90,219 Millville, DE $90,358 Milton, DE $90,515

Nassau, DE $90,580 Ocean View, DE $90,343 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,517 Seaford, DE $90,568 Selbyville, DE $90,193 Smyrna, DE $91,325 Viola, DE $90,905 Woodside, DE $91,149

Bear, DE $90,939 Newark, DE $90,905 Claymont, DE $91,091 Delaware City, DE $90,996 Hockessin, DE $90,897 Kirkwood, DE $90,978 Middletown, DE $91,014 Montchanin, DE $90,917

New Castle, DE $90,931 Odessa, DE $91,058 Port Penn, DE $91,120 Rockland, DE $90,926 Saint Georges, DE $90,985 Townsend, DE $91,125 Winterthur, DE $90,937 Lewes, DE $90,550

Wilmington, DE $90,901 Dover, DE $91,262 Dover Afb, DE $90,782 Bethany Beach, DE $90,248 Bethel, DE $90,341 Bridgeville, DE $90,554 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,005 Cheswold, DE $91,233

Clayton, DE $91,235 Dagsboro, DE $90,185 Delmar, DE $90,040 Ellendale, DE $90,313 Felton, DE $90,822 Fenwick Island, DE $90,205 Frankford, DE $90,047 Frederica, DE $90,912

Georgetown, DE $90,151 Greenwood, DE $90,569 Harbeson, DE $90,247 Harrington, DE $90,707 Hartly, DE $90,989 Houston, DE $90,578 Kenton, DE $91,240 Laurel, DE $90,097

Yorklyn, DE $90,924

Quality Control Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Control Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Quality Control Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Control Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Control Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$109,211	$53.0	20%
Biotechnology	$109,211	$53.0	20%
Financial Services	$109,211	$53.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$109,211	$53.0	20%
Software & Networking	$109,211	$53.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Quality Control Engineer'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 July 01, 2026

$85,029

Average $91,009/year

$98,144

$7,086

Average $7,584/month

$8,179

$1,635

Average $1,750/week

$1,887

$41

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,144	$8,179	$1,887	$47
Average	$91,009	$7,584	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$85,029	$7,086	$1,635	$41

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