Quality Control Inspector Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median quality control inspector in the Richmond area earns $48,710 a year ($23.42 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($48,570) and 2% below the Virginia median ($49,590). Half of the 1,330 quality control inspectors there earn between $40,920 and $60,230.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,530 | $36,210 | $35,510 |
| 25th percentile | $40,920 | $40,710 | $39,890 |
| Median | $48,710 | $49,590 | $48,570 |
| 75th percentile | $60,230 | $62,140 | $61,440 |
| 90th percentile | $72,910 | $76,390 | $77,860 |
| Average | $51,650 | $53,310 | $53,450 |
| Jobs | 1,330 | 9,830 | 597,370 |
Richmond, VA ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for quality control inspector pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($76,800).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $57,330
- 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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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.