As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Quality Engineer Technician in Aurora, IL is $50,596, equivalent to $24 per hour, $973 weekly, or $4,216 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Quality Engineer Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Quality Engineer Technician in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $43,898 to $60,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,090) and 75th percentile ($55,525), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,012 per year. This $8,435 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Repairing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Quality Engineer Technician often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Quality Engineer Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Quality Engineer Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Quality Engineer Technician Salary $43,898 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Quality Engineer Technician Salary $47,090 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Quality Engineer Technician Salary $50,596 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Quality Engineer Technician Salary $55,525 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Quality Engineer Technician Salary $60,012 Aurora, IL September 01, 2026
25% $47,090 10% $43,898 90% $60,012 75% $55,525 $50,596 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Quality Engineer Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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