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Job outlook for managers, quality engineer in the United States
Manager, quality engineer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected manager, quality engineer job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 30,600 new jobs for managers, quality engineer are projected over the next decade.
Manager, quality engineer salaries have increased 6% for managers, quality engineer in the last 5 years.
There are over 96,367 managers, quality engineer currently employed in the United States.
There are 90,218 active manager, quality engineer job openings in the US.
The average manager, quality engineer salary is $121,191.
Are manager, quality engineer jobs in demand?
Manager, quality engineer job and salary trends over time
Manager, quality engineer jobs over time
Manager, quality engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96,367 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 93,244 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 94,717 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 91,390 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 86,677 | 0.03% |
Average manager, quality engineer salary over time
Manager, quality engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,191 | $58.26 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $119,924 | $57.66 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $118,589 | $57.01 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $117,008 | $56.25 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $114,869 | $55.23 | +1.0% |
Manager, quality engineer jobs by state
Most common states for managers, quality engineer
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 330 | 48% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 340 | 25% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 222 | 23% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 596 | 19% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,047 | 18% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,225 | 18% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,004 | 18% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 112 | 18% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 178 | 17% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,393 | 16% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,217 | 16% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 883 | 16% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 660 | 16% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 578 | 16% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,555 | 15% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 935 | 15% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 846 | 15% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 930 | 14% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 274 | 14% |
| 20 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 632 | 13% |
Most common cities for managers, quality engineer
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | 2 | 3% | $170,360 |
| 2 | Irvine | 4 | 2% | $150,495 |
| 3 | Hartford | 3 | 2% | $108,781 |
| 4 | Little Rock | 3 | 2% | $107,245 |
| 5 | Fayetteville | 2 | 2% | $106,780 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $104,960 |
| 7 | Des Moines | 3 | 1% | $93,232 |
| 8 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $170,366 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $112,400 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $111,865 |
| 11 | San Diego | 4 | 0% | $146,903 |
| 12 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $127,698 |
| 13 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $113,264 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $100,768 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $114,459 |
| 16 | San Jose | 3 | 0% | $170,044 |
| 17 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $117,040 |
| 18 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $119,334 |
| 19 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $110,858 |
| 20 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $112,969 |
Manager, Quality Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of manager, quality engineer experts
Wichita State University
University of California
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dr. Atul Rai Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorWichita State University
School of Accountancy, Barton School of Business
What experience really stands out on Manager, Quality Engineer resumes?
Dr. Atul Rai Ph.D.: Employers are looking for people who can integrate in multi-disciplinary environments to solve complex problems. They are looking for resumes that show quick learning. Such resumes will permanently be in great demand. Because the world is interconnected much more than it ever was, employees today will deal with customers, supply-chains, and fellow employees who are spread all over the world. It means that an experience that showcases the global perspective will be in demand over the long-term.
What experience really stands out on Manager, Quality Engineer resumes?
Diran Apelian: Graduates who have never had industry experience are at a disadvantage. Those who stand out have taken risks and have exposed themselves to various engineering venues through summer jobs and various internships. Theory and practice stands out.
What Manager, Quality Engineer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Kamran Abedini: First of all, I do not recommend a gap year or any interruptions in education as it could require additional warm-up and setup for starting it again in the future. However, if they "need" to do so, I recommend they at least take one course so that they understand the trend and the expectations of students in an educational environment. For example, in the last couple of semesters, both faculty and students have learned and experienced new methods of virtual learning and assessment. If you just plan on coming to school after a few semesters, you would be highly surprised by the changes, taking you much time to prepare, and it would cause falling behind your coursework.