Quality Control Inspector Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median quality control inspector in the Birmingham area earns $44,290 a year ($21.29 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($48,570) and 11% above the Alabama median ($40,010). Half of the 1,930 quality control inspectors there earn between $38,020 and $49,880.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,100 | $28,130 | $35,510 |
| 25th percentile | $38,020 | $34,370 | $39,890 |
| Median | $44,290 | $40,010 | $48,570 |
| 75th percentile | $49,880 | $50,510 | $61,440 |
| 90th percentile | $60,400 | $63,060 | $77,860 |
| Average | $45,660 | $44,280 | $53,450 |
| Jobs | 1,930 | 13,120 | 597,370 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for quality control inspector pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($76,800).
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- Seattle, WA: $76,800
- Kansas City, MO: $63,000
- San Francisco, CA: $62,340
- Washington, DC: $61,820
- Baltimore, MD: $60,750
- San Jose, CA: $60,610
- Hartford, CT: $60,040
- San Diego, CA: $59,550
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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Assembler: $40,170
- Production Supervisor: $75,760
- Welder: $49,930
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.