Quality Control Inspector Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median quality control inspector in the Detroit area earns $45,400 a year ($21.83 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($48,570) and 2% above the Michigan median ($44,490). Half of the 10,610 quality control inspectors there earn between $37,350 and $56,490.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,240 | $34,240 | $35,510 |
| 25th percentile | $37,350 | $36,360 | $39,890 |
| Median | $45,400 | $44,490 | $48,570 |
| 75th percentile | $56,490 | $53,290 | $61,440 |
| 90th percentile | $69,770 | $64,010 | $77,860 |
| Average | $48,580 | $47,070 | $53,450 |
| Jobs | 10,610 | 27,980 | 597,370 |
Detroit, MI ranks 47th 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $40,430
- 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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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Assembler: $49,240
- Production Supervisor: $75,490
- Welder: $51,810
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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.