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

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

A Quality Control Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,459 for beginners, reaching about $56,741 at mid-level, and approach $59,451 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 $61,011, California $60,779, Massachusetts $59,969. 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: $82,530; Quality Control Lab Technician: $74,164; Laboratory Quality Control Technician IV: $70,527; Senior Quality Control Technician: $66,109; Laboratory Quality Control Technician III: $62,493.

Quality Control Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Control Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Technician in Delaware is $55,804 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): $68,570
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,110 to $62,486
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,927

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Quality Control Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,486	$5,207	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,804	$4,650	$1,073	$27
25th Percentile	$50,110	$4,176	$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): $54,459
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,855
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,741
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,909
Expert (over 8 years): $59,451

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quality Control Technician	$54,459
Intermediate Level Quality Control Technician	$54,855
Senior Level Quality Control Technician	$56,741
Specialist Level Quality Control Technician	$58,909
Expert Level Quality Control Technician	$59,451

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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: $61,011.
California: $60,779.
Massachusetts: $59,969.

District of Columbia $61,011 California $60,779 Massachusetts $59,969 Washington $59,749 New Jersey $59,727 Alaska $59,650 Connecticut $58,889 New York $58,581

Hawaii $57,594 Rhode Island $57,132 Maryland $56,817 Minnesota $56,388 Colorado $56,222 Illinois $56,167 Oregon $55,958 Delaware $55,804

New Hampshire $55,707 Virginia $55,489 Pennsylvania $54,856 Nevada $54,536 North Dakota $54,431 Michigan $54,266 Wisconsin $54,206 Vermont $54,084

Texas $53,748 Maine $53,726 Arizona $53,693 Ohio $53,654 Georgia $53,148 Indiana $52,894 Wyoming $52,844 Utah $52,767

Iowa $52,734 Kansas $52,470 Louisiana $52,393 North Carolina $52,365 Missouri $52,354 Florida $52,139 Montana $52,023 Nebraska $51,913

Kentucky $51,853 South Carolina $51,632 Tennessee $51,494 Idaho $51,439 New Mexico $51,037 Oklahoma $50,949 Alabama $50,624 South Dakota $50,078

Arkansas $49,781 West Virginia $49,621 Mississippi $49,141

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: $57,754
Little Creek: $57,220
Magnolia: $57,457

Lincoln, DE $57,754 Little Creek, DE $57,220 Magnolia, DE $57,457 Milford, DE $57,754 Marydel, DE $57,005 Millsboro, DE $57,754 Millville, DE $58,140 Milton, DE $57,754

Nassau, DE $57,754 Ocean View, DE $58,140 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,140 Seaford, DE $57,148 Selbyville, DE $58,140 Smyrna, DE $56,939 Viola, DE $57,457 Woodside, DE $57,291

Bear, DE $56,520 Newark, DE $56,542 Claymont, DE $56,586 Delaware City, DE $56,542 Hockessin, DE $56,586 Kirkwood, DE $56,542 Middletown, DE $56,823 Montchanin, DE $56,586

New Castle, DE $56,586 Odessa, DE $56,900 Port Penn, DE $56,388 Rockland, DE $56,586 Saint Georges, DE $56,542 Townsend, DE $56,817 Winterthur, DE $56,586 Lewes, DE $57,754

Wilmington, DE $56,586 Dover, DE $57,192 Dover Afb, DE $57,324 Bethany Beach, DE $58,140 Bethel, DE $57,148 Bridgeville, DE $57,754 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,253 Cheswold, DE $57,060

Clayton, DE $56,917 Dagsboro, DE $58,140 Delmar, DE $57,148 Ellendale, DE $57,754 Felton, DE $57,754 Fenwick Island, DE $58,140 Frankford, DE $58,140 Frederica, DE $57,754

Georgetown, DE $57,754 Greenwood, DE $57,754 Harbeson, DE $57,754 Harrington, DE $57,754 Hartly, DE $56,889 Houston, DE $57,754 Kenton, DE $56,917 Laurel, DE $57,148

Yorklyn, DE $56,586

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$50,110

Average $55,804/year

$62,486

$4,176

Average $4,650/month

$5,207

$964

Average $1,073/week

$1,202

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,486	$5,207	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,804	$4,650	$1,073	$27
25th Percentile	$50,110	$4,176	$964	$24

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