What are the main factors that influence a Mid Level QA Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Mid Level QA Engineer's salary?

A Mid Level QA Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,233, a Quality Assurance Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,540, a Mid Level QA Engineer (4-7 years)earns $100,143, a Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $124,501, a Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $149,404,

What are the highest paying states for a Mid Level QA Engineer?

Mid Level QA Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mid Level QA Engineer roles are District of Columbia $110,190, California $109,772, Massachusetts $108,309. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mid Level QA Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Mid Level QA Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Mid-Level Software Engineer: $132,498; Mid Level Electrical Engineer: $124,037; Mid Level Systems Engineer: $116,587; Mid Level Provider: $113,927; Mid Level Engineer: $109,891.

Mid Level QA Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mid Level QA Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mid Level QA Engineer in Delaware is $100,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Mid Level QA Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,451
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,220 to $109,508
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,333

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Mid Level QA Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,508	$9,126	$2,106	$53
Average	$100,785	$8,399	$1,938	$48
25th Percentile	$93,220	$7,768	$1,793	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Mid Level QA Engineer Salaries

A Mid Level QA Engineer'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 Mid Level QA Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mid Level QA Engineer'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): $75,233
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,540
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,143
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,501
Expert (over 8 years): $149,404

Levels	Salary
Quality A... Level Mid Level QA Engineer	$75,233
Quality A... Level Mid Level QA Engineer	$88,540
Mid Level... Level Mid Level QA Engineer	$100,143
Quality A... Level Mid Level QA Engineer	$124,501
Quality A... Level Mid Level QA Engineer	$149,404

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How Do Mid Level QA Engineer 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 Mid Level QA Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $110,190.
California: $109,772.
Massachusetts: $108,309.

District of Columbia $110,190 California $109,772 Massachusetts $108,309 Washington $107,911 New Jersey $107,871 Alaska $107,731 Connecticut $106,358 New York $105,801

Hawaii $104,019 Rhode Island $103,183 Maryland $102,616 Minnesota $101,840 Colorado $101,541 Illinois $101,442 Oregon $101,063 Delaware $100,785

New Hampshire $100,610 Virginia $100,218 Pennsylvania $99,073 Nevada $98,496 North Dakota $98,307 Michigan $98,008 Wisconsin $97,899 Vermont $97,680

Texas $97,073 Maine $97,033 Arizona $96,973 Ohio $96,904 Georgia $95,988 Indiana $95,530 Wyoming $95,441 Utah $95,301

Iowa $95,242 Kansas $94,764 Louisiana $94,624 North Carolina $94,575 Missouri $94,555 Florida $94,167 Montana $93,958 Nebraska $93,759

Kentucky $93,649 South Carolina $93,251 Tennessee $93,002 Idaho $92,903 New Mexico $92,176 Oklahoma $92,017 Alabama $91,430 South Dakota $90,445

Arkansas $89,907 West Virginia $89,619 Mississippi $88,753

Top Paying Cities for Mid Level QA Engineers

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: $104,308
Little Creek: $103,343
Magnolia: $103,770

Lincoln, DE $104,308 Little Creek, DE $103,343 Magnolia, DE $103,770 Milford, DE $104,308 Marydel, DE $102,954 Millsboro, DE $104,308 Millville, DE $105,005 Milton, DE $104,308

Nassau, DE $104,308 Ocean View, DE $105,005 Rehoboth Beach, DE $105,005 Seaford, DE $103,213 Selbyville, DE $105,005 Smyrna, DE $102,835 Viola, DE $103,770 Woodside, DE $103,472

Bear, DE $102,079 Newark, DE $102,118 Claymont, DE $102,198 Delaware City, DE $102,118 Hockessin, DE $102,198 Kirkwood, DE $102,118 Middletown, DE $102,626 Montchanin, DE $102,198

New Castle, DE $102,198 Odessa, DE $102,765 Port Penn, DE $101,840 Rockland, DE $102,198 Saint Georges, DE $102,118 Townsend, DE $102,616 Winterthur, DE $102,198 Lewes, DE $104,308

Wilmington, DE $102,198 Dover, DE $103,293 Dover Afb, DE $103,532 Bethany Beach, DE $105,005 Bethel, DE $103,213 Bridgeville, DE $104,308 Camden Wyoming, DE $103,402 Cheswold, DE $103,054

Clayton, DE $102,795 Dagsboro, DE $105,005 Delmar, DE $103,213 Ellendale, DE $104,308 Felton, DE $104,308 Fenwick Island, DE $105,005 Frankford, DE $105,005 Frederica, DE $104,308

Georgetown, DE $104,308 Greenwood, DE $104,308 Harbeson, DE $104,308 Harrington, DE $104,308 Hartly, DE $102,745 Houston, DE $104,308 Kenton, DE $102,795 Laurel, DE $103,213

Yorklyn, DE $102,198

Mid Level QA Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mid Level QA Engineer'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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$93,220

Average $100,785/year

$109,508

$7,768

Average $8,399/month

$9,126

$1,793

Average $1,938/week

$2,106

$45

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,508	$9,126	$2,106	$53
Average	$100,785	$8,399	$1,938	$48
25th Percentile	$93,220	$7,768	$1,793	$45

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