What are the main factors that influence a Quality Engineering 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 Engineering Technician's salary?

A Quality Engineering Technician's salary grows with experience: a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $49,390, a Quality Engineering Technician (1-3 years)earns $60,641, a Manufacturing Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $68,368, a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor (5+ years)earns $97,689, a Manufacturing Engineer Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $124,289,

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

Quality Engineering Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Engineering Technician roles are District of Columbia $67,385, California $67,129, Massachusetts $66,235. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quality Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Quality Engineering: $190,380; Manager, Quality Engineering: $132,640; Quality Engineering Specialist: $131,637; Quality Engineering Supervisor: $114,086; Product Quality Systems Technician IV: $71,181.

Quality Engineering Technician Salary in Nevada

How much does a Quality Engineering Technician make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Engineering Technician in Nevada is $60,234 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,976
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,372 to $65,857
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,035

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Quality Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,857	$5,488	$1,266	$32
Average	$60,234	$5,019	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$54,372	$4,531	$1,046	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Engineering Technician Salaries

A Quality Engineering 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 Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Engineering 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): $49,390
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,641
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,368
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,689
Expert (over 8 years): $124,289

Levels	Salary
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$49,390
Quality E... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$60,641
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$68,368
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$97,689
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$124,289

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

District of Columbia: $67,385.
California: $67,129.
Massachusetts: $66,235.

District of Columbia $67,385 California $67,129 Massachusetts $66,235 Washington $65,991 New Jersey $65,967 Alaska $65,882 Connecticut $65,042 New York $64,701

Hawaii $63,611 Rhode Island $63,100 Maryland $62,753 Minnesota $62,279 Colorado $62,096 Illinois $62,035 Oregon $61,804 Delaware $61,634

New Hampshire $61,526 Virginia $61,287 Pennsylvania $60,587 Nevada $60,234 North Dakota $60,118 Michigan $59,936 Wisconsin $59,869 Vermont $59,735

Texas $59,363 Maine $59,339 Arizona $59,303 Ohio $59,260 Georgia $58,700 Indiana $58,420 Wyoming $58,365 Utah $58,280

Iowa $58,244 Kansas $57,951 Louisiana $57,866 North Carolina $57,836 Missouri $57,824 Florida $57,586 Montana $57,458 Nebraska $57,337

Kentucky $57,270 South Carolina $57,026 Tennessee $56,874 Idaho $56,813 New Mexico $56,369 Oklahoma $56,272 Alabama $55,913 South Dakota $55,310

Arkansas $54,981 West Virginia $54,805 Mississippi $54,275

Top Paying Cities for Quality Engineering 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:

The Lakes: $59,138
Alamo: $60,858
Henderson: $59,150

The Lakes, NV $59,138 Alamo, NV $60,858 Henderson, NV $59,150 Beatty, NV $60,928 Blue Diamond, NV $59,219 Boulder City, NV $59,294 Bunkerville, NV $60,537 Caliente, NV $60,665

Dyer, NV $60,875 Goldfield, NV $60,847 Hiko, NV $60,727 Indian Springs, NV $59,968 Jean, NV $59,678 Amargosa Valley, NV $60,914 Logandale, NV $60,477 Manhattan, NV $60,953

Mercury, NV $60,739 Mesquite, NV $60,889 Moapa, NV $59,999 Laughlin, NV $60,646 North Las Vegas, NV $59,138 Coyote Springs, NV $60,416 Cal Nev Ari, NV $60,388 Overton, NV $59,831

Pahrump, NV $60,497 Panaca, NV $60,602 Pioche, NV $60,611 Round Mountain, NV $60,871 Searchlight, NV $60,106 Silverpeak, NV $61,060 Tonopah, NV $60,869 Sloan, NV $59,172

Las Vegas, NV $59,138 Nellis Afb, NV $59,138 Ely, NV $60,855 Austin, NV $60,818 Baker, NV $60,594 Duckwater, NV $60,902 Eureka, NV $60,853 Lund, NV $60,849

Mc Gill, NV $60,937 Ruth, NV $61,071 Crystal Bay, NV $61,654 Dayton, NV $60,883 Denio, NV $60,706 Empire, NV $60,860 Fallon, NV $60,965 Fernley, NV $61,009

Gabbs, NV $60,872 Gardnerville, NV $61,020 Genoa, NV $60,914 Gerlach, NV $60,887 Glenbrook, NV $60,973 Golconda, NV $60,843 Hawthorne, NV $60,971 Imlay, NV $60,884

Lovelock, NV $60,965 Luning, NV $60,982 Mc Dermitt, NV $60,673 Mina, NV $60,859 Minden, NV $60,865 Nixon, NV $60,883 Orovada, NV $60,753 Paradise Valley, NV $60,830

Schurz, NV $60,909 Silver City, NV $60,775 Silver Springs, NV $60,992 Smith, NV $60,955 Sparks, NV $60,983 Sun Valley, NV $60,985 Valmy, NV $60,957 Verdi, NV $61,082

Virginia City, NV $60,809 Wadsworth, NV $60,959 Wellington, NV $60,963 Winnemucca, NV $60,917 Yerington, NV $60,942 Zephyr Cove, NV $61,035 Stateline, NV $61,060 Incline Village, NV $61,150

Reno, NV $60,982 Carson City, NV $60,715 Washoe Valley, NV $60,761 Elko, NV $60,985 Spring Creek, NV $60,987 Battle Mountain, NV $60,903 Crescent Valley, NV $60,881 Carlin, NV $60,949

Deeth, NV $60,858 Halleck, NV $60,858 Jackpot, NV $60,362 Jarbidge, NV $60,496 Lamoille, NV $60,894 Montello, NV $60,494 Mountain City, NV $60,668 Owyhee, NV $60,505

Ruby Valley, NV $60,834 Tuscarora, NV $60,789 Wells, NV $60,784 West Wendover, NV $60,837

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

Understanding how a Quality Engineering 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 May 01, 2026

$54,372

Average $60,234/year

$65,857

$4,531

Average $5,019/month

$5,488

$1,046

Average $1,158/week

$1,266

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,857	$5,488	$1,266	$32
Average	$60,234	$5,019	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$54,372	$4,531	$1,046	$26

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