In North America, 58.2% of respondents to QP's salary survey held at least one ASQ certification. Table 1(p. 46)shows the two certifications held by most respondents are certified quality auditor(23.9%)and certified quality engineer(22%). Table 2(p. 46)highlights the value of the quality engineer certification to some of those who hold it. Those with a job title of quality engineer report that holding the certification brings them a 10.2% higher paycheck. For those with a title of process/manufacturing/project engineer, the premium is even greater, at 12.4%. Each year, these premiums appear for different combinations of certification and job title, and they appear to vary from year to year. In 2011, the annual survey was accompanied by a more rigorous analysis of these premiums, including a careful look at sample sizes and their concomitant levels of statistical significance. Refer to "Land the Big One" in the 2011 report for more details, particularly on how to use certifications strategically in your career.
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