Summary

Quick Facts: Quality Control Inspectors | |
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$37,340 per year
$17.95 per hour |
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High school diploma or equivalent | |
None | |
Moderate-term on-the-job training | |
520,700 | |
-11% (Decline) | |
-55,500 |
What Quality Control Inspectors Do
Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.
Work Environment
Working conditions vary by industry, establishment size, and specific duty. Most quality control inspectors work full time during regular business hours. Overtime may be required to meet production deadlines.
How to Become a Quality Control Inspector
Most quality control inspectors need a high school diploma and receive on-the-job training that typically lasts as little as 1 month or up to 1 year.
Pay
The median annual wage for quality control inspectors was $37,340 in May 2017.
Job Outlook
Employment of quality control inspectors is projected to decline 11 percent from 2016 to 2026. Continued improvements in technology allow manufacturers to automate inspection tasks, increasing workers’ productivity and reducing the demand for inspectors.
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