What are the main factors that influence a Quality Control Technician'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 Technician?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Control Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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

A Quality Control Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,492 for beginners, reaching about $56,779 at mid-level, and approach $59,485 for experts.

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

Quality Control Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Control Technician roles are District of Columbia $61,052, California $60,820, Massachusetts $60,010. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Control Technician level roles vary by specialization: Asphalt Quality Control Technician: $82,585; Quality Control Lab Technician: $74,195; Laboratory Quality Control Technician IV: $70,555; Senior Quality Control Technician: $66,130; Laboratory Quality Control Technician III: $62,513.

Quality Control Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Technician make in Delaware?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Technician in Delaware is $55,841 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,592
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,127 to $62,515
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,924

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Quality Control Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,515	$5,210	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,841	$4,653	$1,074	$27
25th Percentile	$50,127	$4,177	$964	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Technician Salaries

A Quality Control Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Technician'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): $54,492
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,889
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,779
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,944
Expert (over 8 years): $59,485

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quality Control Technician	$54,492
Intermediate Level Quality Control Technician	$54,889
Senior Level Quality Control Technician	$56,779
Specialist Level Quality Control Technician	$58,944
Expert Level Quality Control Technician	$59,485

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

District of Columbia: $61,052.
California: $60,820.
Massachusetts: $60,010.

District of Columbia $61,052 California $60,820 Massachusetts $60,010 Washington $59,789 New Jersey $59,767 Alaska $59,690 Connecticut $58,929 New York $58,620

Hawaii $57,633 Rhode Island $57,170 Maryland $56,856 Minnesota $56,426 Colorado $56,260 Illinois $56,205 Oregon $55,995 Delaware $55,841

New Hampshire $55,744 Virginia $55,527 Pennsylvania $54,893 Nevada $54,573 North Dakota $54,468 Michigan $54,303 Wisconsin $54,242 Vermont $54,121

Texas $53,784 Maine $53,762 Arizona $53,729 Ohio $53,691 Georgia $53,183 Indiana $52,930 Wyoming $52,880 Utah $52,803

Iowa $52,770 Kansas $52,505 Louisiana $52,428 North Carolina $52,400 Missouri $52,389 Florida $52,174 Montana $52,058 Nebraska $51,948

Kentucky $51,887 South Carolina $51,667 Tennessee $51,529 Idaho $51,474 New Mexico $51,071 Oklahoma $50,983 Alabama $50,658 South Dakota $50,112

Arkansas $49,814 West Virginia $49,654 Mississippi $49,175

Top Paying Cities for Quality Control Technicians

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: $55,590
Little Creek: $55,997
Magnolia: $55,916

Lincoln, DE $55,590 Little Creek, DE $55,997 Magnolia, DE $55,916 Milford, DE $55,731 Marydel, DE $55,822 Millsboro, DE $55,356 Millville, DE $55,442 Milton, DE $55,538

Nassau, DE $55,578 Ocean View, DE $55,432 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,539 Seaford, DE $55,570 Selbyville, DE $55,340 Smyrna, DE $56,035 Viola, DE $55,777 Woodside, DE $55,927

Bear, DE $55,798 Newark, DE $55,777 Claymont, DE $55,891 Delaware City, DE $55,833 Hockessin, DE $55,772 Kirkwood, DE $55,822 Middletown, DE $55,844 Montchanin, DE $55,785

New Castle, DE $55,793 Odessa, DE $55,871 Port Penn, DE $55,909 Rockland, DE $55,790 Saint Georges, DE $55,826 Townsend, DE $55,912 Winterthur, DE $55,797 Lewes, DE $55,559

Wilmington, DE $55,775 Dover, DE $55,997 Dover Afb, DE $55,702 Bethany Beach, DE $55,374 Bethel, DE $55,431 Bridgeville, DE $55,562 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,839 Cheswold, DE $55,978

Clayton, DE $55,980 Dagsboro, DE $55,335 Delmar, DE $55,247 Ellendale, DE $55,414 Felton, DE $55,726 Fenwick Island, DE $55,348 Frankford, DE $55,251 Frederica, DE $55,782

Georgetown, DE $55,314 Greenwood, DE $55,571 Harbeson, DE $55,373 Harrington, DE $55,656 Hartly, DE $55,829 Houston, DE $55,576 Kenton, DE $55,983 Laurel, DE $55,281

Yorklyn, DE $55,789

Quality Control Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Control Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Durable, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Quality Control Technician positions in MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Quality Control Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Quality Control Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable	$72,593	$35.0	30%

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

Understanding how a Quality Control Technician'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.

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$50,127

Average $55,841/year

$62,515

$4,177

Average $4,653/month

$5,210

$964

Average $1,074/week

$1,202

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,515	$5,210	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,841	$4,653	$1,074	$27
25th Percentile	$50,127	$4,177	$964	$24

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