Quality Improvement Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Quality Improvement Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Improvement Manager in the United States is $119,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,178
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,808 to $129,134
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,436
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Quality Improvement Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $129,134 $10,761 $2,483 $62
Average $119,200 $9,933 $2,292 $57
25th Percentile $107,808 $8,984 $2,073 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Improvement Manager Salaries

A Quality Improvement Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Quality Improvement Manager 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 Improvement Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $131,978.
  • California: $131,478.
  • Massachusetts: $129,725.

Top Paying Cities for Quality Improvement Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $150,347
  • San Francisco: $148,701
  • Oakland: $145,567

What Skills Can Increase a Quality Improvement Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.95% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.95%
Continuous Improvement 2.21%
SOP 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Quality Improvement Manager's salary.
  • Regulatory Affairs: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Regulatory Affairs
$137,080
15%
Clinical Trial
$134,696
13%
Oncology
$129,928
9%
SOP
$128,736
8%
Decision Making
$127,544
7%
Standard Operating Procedures
$127,544
7%
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Quality Improvement Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Improvement Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Quality Improvement Manager positions in Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Quality Improvement Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Quality Improvement Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$154,960$74.030%

How Education impacts a Quality Improvement Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Improvement Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Quality Improvement Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $108,811 and $115,797).

Quality Improvement Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Improvement Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.4%
High School 7.4%
Associates 1.9%
Bachelors 37.0%
Masters 51.9%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Quality Improvement Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Improvement Manager'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Quality Improvement Manager

Salaries for a Quality Improvement Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $129,134 in 2023 to around $128,986 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Improvement Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quality Improvement Manager Over Time

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$129,134
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$130,376
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  • I Am Boundless, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    I Am Boundless, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Want to make an impact. I Am Boundless is hiring for an. Administrative Quality Manager. Boundless is a non-profit organi... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Interim Director of Continuous Improvement. About the Company. Respected provider of high-quality services. Industry. Consumer Services. Type. Privately He... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Vertiv Holdings

    Columbus, OH

    Vertiv Holdings | Columbus, OH

    Sales Process Improvement AnalystThe Sales Process Improvement Analyst role will focus upon Sales Operations process and systems improvement, from the crea... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Forgent

    Columbus, OH

    Forgent | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. The Continuous Improvement (CI) Director is responsible for enhancing organizational efficiency, productivit... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Nuvant Roofing

    Columbus, OH

    Nuvant Roofing | Columbus, OH

    OTE $150,000-$300,000 Full-Time Location:Columbus, OH Company:Nuvant Roofing Compensation:Uncapped Commission. This is a 1099 opportunity with no income ca... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Chase

    Columbus, OH

    Chase | Columbus, OH

    Process Improvement Associate IJoin a dynamic team which drives transformative change by collaborating with senior leaders to re-engineer core business com... more

    7 Days Ago

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FAQ about Quality Improvement Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Quality Improvement Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Improvement Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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