The median hourly wage for quality control inspectors was $17.31 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.16, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $29.88.
In May 2015, the median hourly wages for quality control inspectors in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Professional, scientific, and technical services
$18.61
Manufacturing
17.64
Wholesale trade
16.30
Administrative and support services
12.56
Although most quality control inspectors work full time during regular business hours, some inspectors work evenings or weekends. Shift assignments generally are based on seniority. Overtime may be required to meet production deadlines.
Quality Control Inspectors
Median hourly wages, May 2015
Total, all occupations
$17.40
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
$17.31
Production occupations
$15.51
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics