Quality Control Inspector Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median quality control inspector in the Cincinnati area earns $48,340 a year ($23.24 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($48,570) and 2% above the Ohio median ($47,360). Half of the 6,560 quality control inspectors there earn between $40,110 and $60,250.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,280 | $35,680 | $35,510 |
| 25th percentile | $40,110 | $39,950 | $39,890 |
| Median | $48,340 | $47,360 | $48,570 |
| 75th percentile | $60,250 | $59,990 | $61,440 |
| 90th percentile | $73,860 | $73,840 | $77,860 |
| Average | $51,620 | $51,150 | $53,450 |
| Jobs | 6,560 | 32,060 | 597,370 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 30th 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
- Cleveland, OH: $49,020
- Columbus, OH: $47,130
- 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
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- Assembler: $44,440
- Production Supervisor: $75,880
- Welder: $51,990
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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.