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

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

A Quality Control Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $89,610 for beginners, reaching about $92,014 at mid-level, and approach $95,466 for experts.

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 $99,517, California $99,139, Massachusetts $97,818. 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: $206,896; Control & Instrument Engineer V: $164,370; Control Systems Engineer V: $164,370; Control Systems Engineer IV: $149,400; Control & Instrument Engineer IV: $149,308.

Quality Control Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Engineer in Delaware is $91,023 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): $104,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,038 to $98,112
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,588

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Quality Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,112	$8,176	$1,887	$47
Average	$91,023	$7,585	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$85,038	$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): $89,610
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,776
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,014
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,236
Expert (over 8 years): $95,466

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quality Control Engineer	$89,610
Intermediate Level Quality Control Engineer	$89,776
Senior Level Quality Control Engineer	$92,014
Specialist Level Quality Control Engineer	$95,236
Expert Level Quality Control Engineer	$95,466

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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: $99,517.
California: $99,139.
Massachusetts: $97,818.

District of Columbia $99,517 California $99,139 Massachusetts $97,818 Washington $97,459 New Jersey $97,423 Alaska $97,297 Connecticut $96,056 New York $95,553

Hawaii $93,944 Rhode Island $93,189 Maryland $92,677 Minnesota $91,976 Colorado $91,706 Illinois $91,616 Oregon $91,275 Delaware $91,023

New Hampshire $90,865 Virginia $90,511 Pennsylvania $89,477 Nevada $88,956 North Dakota $88,785 Michigan $88,515 Wisconsin $88,416 Vermont $88,219

Texas $87,670 Maine $87,634 Arizona $87,581 Ohio $87,518 Georgia $86,691 Indiana $86,277 Wyoming $86,196 Utah $86,071

Iowa $86,017 Kansas $85,585 Louisiana $85,459 North Carolina $85,414 Missouri $85,396 Florida $85,046 Montana $84,857 Nebraska $84,677

Kentucky $84,578 South Carolina $84,219 Tennessee $83,994 Idaho $83,904 New Mexico $83,248 Oklahoma $83,104 Alabama $82,574 South Dakota $81,684

Arkansas $81,199 West Virginia $80,938 Mississippi $80,156

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: $94,205
Little Creek: $93,333
Magnolia: $93,719

Lincoln, DE $94,205 Little Creek, DE $93,333 Magnolia, DE $93,719 Milford, DE $94,205 Marydel, DE $92,982 Millsboro, DE $94,205 Millville, DE $94,834 Milton, DE $94,205

Nassau, DE $94,205 Ocean View, DE $94,834 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,834 Seaford, DE $93,216 Selbyville, DE $94,834 Smyrna, DE $92,875 Viola, DE $93,719 Woodside, DE $93,450

Bear, DE $92,191 Newark, DE $92,227 Claymont, DE $92,299 Delaware City, DE $92,227 Hockessin, DE $92,299 Kirkwood, DE $92,227 Middletown, DE $92,686 Montchanin, DE $92,299

New Castle, DE $92,299 Odessa, DE $92,812 Port Penn, DE $91,976 Rockland, DE $92,299 Saint Georges, DE $92,227 Townsend, DE $92,677 Winterthur, DE $92,299 Lewes, DE $94,205

Wilmington, DE $92,299 Dover, DE $93,288 Dover Afb, DE $93,504 Bethany Beach, DE $94,834 Bethel, DE $93,216 Bridgeville, DE $94,205 Camden Wyoming, DE $93,387 Cheswold, DE $93,072

Clayton, DE $92,839 Dagsboro, DE $94,834 Delmar, DE $93,216 Ellendale, DE $94,205 Felton, DE $94,205 Fenwick Island, DE $94,834 Frankford, DE $94,834 Frederica, DE $94,205

Georgetown, DE $94,205 Greenwood, DE $94,205 Harbeson, DE $94,205 Harrington, DE $94,205 Hartly, DE $92,794 Houston, DE $94,205 Kenton, DE $92,839 Laurel, DE $93,216

Yorklyn, DE $92,299

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 January 01, 2026

$85,038

Average $91,023/year

$98,112

$7,086

Average $7,585/month

$8,176

$1,635

Average $1,750/week

$1,887

$41

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,112	$8,176	$1,887	$47
Average	$91,023	$7,585	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$85,038	$7,086	$1,635	$41

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