Quality Control Inspector Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median quality control inspector in the Charlotte area earns $47,670 a year ($22.92 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($48,570) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($46,430). Half of the 5,060 quality control inspectors there earn between $39,260 and $60,610.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,310 | $31,590 | $35,510 |
| 25th percentile | $39,260 | $37,180 | $39,890 |
| Median | $47,670 | $46,430 | $48,570 |
| 75th percentile | $60,610 | $57,220 | $61,440 |
| 90th percentile | $71,880 | $71,770 | $77,860 |
| Average | $50,790 | $48,600 | $53,450 |
| Jobs | 5,060 | 19,700 | 597,370 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for quality control inspector pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($76,800).
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Check my payQuality control inspector pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $49,460
- 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
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- Assembler: $44,660
- Production Supervisor: $74,080
- Welder: $56,070
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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.