Quality Control Inspector Salary in Washington, DC
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The median quality control inspector in the Washington area earns $61,820 a year ($29.72 an hour), 27% above the U.S. median ($48,570). Half of the 2,770 quality control inspectors there earn between $45,390 and $80,620.
Median $61,820
10th: $38,84090th: $100,250
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,840 | $35,510 |
| 25th percentile | $45,390 | $39,890 |
| Median | $61,820 | $48,570 |
| 75th percentile | $80,620 | $61,440 |
| 90th percentile | $100,250 | $77,860 |
| Average | $65,040 | $53,450 |
| Jobs | 2,770 | 597,370 |
Washington, DC ranks 4th 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
- Seattle, WA: $76,800
- Kansas City, MO: $63,000
- San Francisco, CA: $62,340
- Baltimore, MD: $60,750
- San Jose, CA: $60,610
- Hartford, CT: $60,040
- San Diego, CA: $59,550
- Minneapolis, MN: $58,900
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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.