Quality Control Inspector Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median quality control inspector in the Philadelphia area earns $51,990 a year ($25.00 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($48,570) and 8% above the Pennsylvania median ($48,320). Half of the 8,520 quality control inspectors there earn between $44,120 and $63,360.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,440 | $35,720 | $35,510 |
| 25th percentile | $44,120 | $39,480 | $39,890 |
| Median | $51,990 | $48,320 | $48,570 |
| 75th percentile | $63,360 | $60,450 | $61,440 |
| 90th percentile | $79,490 | $73,890 | $77,860 |
| Average | $56,720 | $52,040 | $53,450 |
| Jobs | 8,520 | 25,870 | 597,370 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 16th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $49,090
- 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: $42,240
- Production Supervisor: $79,520
- Welder: $58,380
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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.