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 $60,646, a Manufacturing Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $68,374, a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor (5+ years)earns $97,680, a Manufacturing Engineer Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $124,299,

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 $67,390, California $67,135, Massachusetts $66,240. 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: $190,386; Manager, Quality Engineering: $132,635; Quality Engineering Specialist: $131,636; Quality Engineering Supervisor: $114,085; Product Quality Systems Technician IV: $76,440.

Quality Engineering Technician Salary in Nevada

How much does a Quality Engineering Technician make in Nevada?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Engineering Technician in Nevada is $60,239 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): $70,987
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,376 to $65,865
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,038

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Quality Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,865	$5,489	$1,267	$32
Average	$60,239	$5,020	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$54,376	$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): $60,646
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,374
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,680
Expert (over 8 years): $124,299

Levels	Salary
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$49,390
Quality E... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$60,646
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$68,374
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$97,680
Manufactu... Level Quality Engineering Technician	$124,299

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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: $67,390.
California: $67,135.
Massachusetts: $66,240.

District of Columbia $67,390 California $67,135 Massachusetts $66,240 Washington $65,996 New Jersey $65,972 Alaska $65,887 Connecticut $65,047 New York $64,706

Hawaii $63,617 Rhode Island $63,105 Maryland $62,758 Minnesota $62,284 Colorado $62,101 Illinois $62,040 Oregon $61,809 Delaware $61,638

New Hampshire $61,531 Virginia $61,292 Pennsylvania $60,592 Nevada $60,239 North Dakota $60,123 Michigan $59,940 Wisconsin $59,873 Vermont $59,739

Texas $59,368 Maine $59,344 Arizona $59,307 Ohio $59,265 Georgia $58,705 Indiana $58,425 Wyoming $58,370 Utah $58,285

Iowa $58,248 Kansas $57,956 Louisiana $57,871 North Carolina $57,840 Missouri $57,828 Florida $57,591 Montana $57,463 Nebraska $57,341

Kentucky $57,274 South Carolina $57,031 Tennessee $56,879 Idaho $56,818 New Mexico $56,374 Oklahoma $56,276 Alabama $55,917 South Dakota $55,315

Arkansas $54,986 West Virginia $54,809 Mississippi $54,280

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: $59,143
Alamo: $60,863
Henderson: $59,155

The Lakes, NV $59,143 Alamo, NV $60,863 Henderson, NV $59,155 Beatty, NV $60,933 Blue Diamond, NV $59,224 Boulder City, NV $59,299 Bunkerville, NV $60,542 Caliente, NV $60,670

Dyer, NV $60,880 Goldfield, NV $60,852 Hiko, NV $60,732 Indian Springs, NV $59,973 Jean, NV $59,683 Amargosa Valley, NV $60,918 Logandale, NV $60,482 Manhattan, NV $60,958

Mercury, NV $60,744 Mesquite, NV $60,893 Moapa, NV $60,004 Laughlin, NV $60,651 North Las Vegas, NV $59,143 Coyote Springs, NV $60,421 Cal Nev Ari, NV $60,393 Overton, NV $59,836

Pahrump, NV $60,502 Panaca, NV $60,607 Pioche, NV $60,616 Round Mountain, NV $60,876 Searchlight, NV $60,111 Silverpeak, NV $61,065 Tonopah, NV $60,873 Sloan, NV $59,177

Las Vegas, NV $59,143 Nellis Afb, NV $59,143 Ely, NV $60,859 Austin, NV $60,823 Baker, NV $60,599 Duckwater, NV $60,907 Eureka, NV $60,858 Lund, NV $60,854

Mc Gill, NV $60,942 Ruth, NV $61,075 Crystal Bay, NV $61,659 Dayton, NV $60,887 Denio, NV $60,711 Empire, NV $60,865 Fallon, NV $60,970 Fernley, NV $61,014

Gabbs, NV $60,877 Gardnerville, NV $61,025 Genoa, NV $60,918 Gerlach, NV $60,892 Glenbrook, NV $60,978 Golconda, NV $60,848 Hawthorne, NV $60,976 Imlay, NV $60,889

Lovelock, NV $60,970 Luning, NV $60,987 Mc Dermitt, NV $60,678 Mina, NV $60,864 Minden, NV $60,870 Nixon, NV $60,887 Orovada, NV $60,758 Paradise Valley, NV $60,834

Schurz, NV $60,914 Silver City, NV $60,780 Silver Springs, NV $60,997 Smith, NV $60,960 Sparks, NV $60,988 Sun Valley, NV $60,990 Valmy, NV $60,962 Verdi, NV $61,086

Virginia City, NV $60,814 Wadsworth, NV $60,964 Wellington, NV $60,968 Winnemucca, NV $60,922 Yerington, NV $60,947 Zephyr Cove, NV $61,040 Stateline, NV $61,065 Incline Village, NV $61,155

Reno, NV $60,987 Carson City, NV $60,719 Washoe Valley, NV $60,766 Elko, NV $60,990 Spring Creek, NV $60,992 Battle Mountain, NV $60,908 Crescent Valley, NV $60,886 Carlin, NV $60,954

Deeth, NV $60,863 Halleck, NV $60,863 Jackpot, NV $60,366 Jarbidge, NV $60,501 Lamoille, NV $60,899 Montello, NV $60,499 Mountain City, NV $60,673 Owyhee, NV $60,510

Ruby Valley, NV $60,839 Tuscarora, NV $60,794 Wells, NV $60,789 West Wendover, NV $60,842

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 June 01, 2026

$54,376

Average $60,239/year

$65,865

$4,531

Average $5,020/month

$5,489

$1,046

Average $1,158/week

$1,267

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,865	$5,489	$1,267	$32
Average	$60,239	$5,020	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$54,376	$4,531	$1,046	$26

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