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Quality assurance technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Quality Assurance Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.22
Average $22.22
Low $16.55
High $29.84

The average salary for a quality assurance technician is $22.22 per hour in the United States and $6,375 overtime per year.5.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Quality Assurance Technician job openings in United States

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QA Laboratory Technician
Mettler-Toledo3.5out of 5 stars.
Oakland, CA
$28 - $35 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Quality Assurance Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Radwell International
 
$403,200per year
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Systems Planning and Analysis,...
 
$137,500per year
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Amentum
 
$135,000per year
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LG Energy Solution Michigan
 
$116,500per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$104,489per year
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Adams Communication & Engineer...
 
$103,230per year
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Highest paying cities for Quality Assurance Technicians near United States

  1. Raleigh-Durham, NC
    $24.45 per hour
  2. Cincinnati, OH
    $23.45 per hour
  3. Manitowoc, WI
    $22.57 per hour
  4. Cleveland, OH
    $22.08 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $21.00 per hour

Where can a Quality Assurance Technician earn more?

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