Quality Control Inspector
Code: 51-9061.00
Also known as: Inspector, QA Auditor (Quality Assurance Auditor), QA Inspector (Quality Assurance Inspector), QA Technican (Quality Assurance Technician), QC Technican (Quality Control Technician), Quality Auditor, Quality Control Inspector (QC Inspector), Quality Inspector, Quality Technican, Test Technician
Description: Before a product hits the consumer market, a Quality Control Inspector usually reviews it. These Inspectors look for defects or other issues in a products or materials composition or design.Quality Control Inspectors typically have a high school diploma or its equivalent. In order to stay competitive, one should obtain some postsecondary education at a college or vocational school that specializes in industrial trades.
Typical wages
| 10% | $26,240 |
| 25% | $31,840 |
| Median | $40,460 |
| 75% | $53,500 |
| 90% | $68,220 |
| 10% | $12.62 |
| 25% | $15.31 |
| Median | $19.45 |
| 75% | $25.72 |
| 90% | $32.8 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
590,100 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
489,600 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 48,300 |