How much does a quality inspector make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,093 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,999
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,820 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,440 |
| 4. United States | $73,120 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $72,460 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist$74,820
- Health records clerk$51,930
- Community health worker$51,850
- Optician$47,260
- Therapy assistant$66,080
- Medical assistant$45,680
- Paramedic$50,240
- Health screener$60,290
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Alaska | $104,000 |
| Washington | $92,170 |
| Hawaii | $90,410 |
| District of Columbia | $89,960 |
| New York | $86,080 |
| Connecticut | $84,960 |
| Rhode Island | $84,640 |
| Minnesota | $82,580 |
| Oklahoma | $81,300 |
| Florida | $78,540 |
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| Maryland | $76,480 |
| West Virginia | $76,470 |
| New Mexico | $72,570 |
| Alabama | $71,880 |
| Colorado | $71,050 |
| Texas | $70,960 |
| South Dakota | $70,080 |
| Kansas | $68,400 |
| Oregon | $68,330 |
| Ohio | $68,110 |
| South Carolina | $67,870 |
| North Dakota | $66,850 |
| Massachusetts | $65,580 |
| North Carolina | $65,050 |
| California | $64,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,580 |
| Wisconsin | $63,340 |
| Kentucky | $62,840 |
| Vermont | $62,680 |
| New Hampshire | $62,630 |
| Georgia | $62,600 |
| Arizona | $61,390 |
| Tennessee | $61,080 |
| Louisiana | $61,060 |
| Virginia | $60,030 |
| Indiana | $59,930 |
| Illinois | $59,420 |
| Utah | $59,130 |
| Delaware | $58,290 |
| Montana | $57,460 |
| Missouri | $57,090 |
| Maine | $56,840 |
| Iowa | $56,810 |
| Nebraska | $56,530 |
| Nevada | $55,070 |
| Idaho | $54,230 |
| Michigan | $53,970 |
| Mississippi | $53,880 |
| New Jersey | $52,670 |
| Arkansas | $51,340 |
| Wyoming | $47,650 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $61,560 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,100 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $49,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a quality inspector make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,093 a month, $73,120 a year.
How much does a quality inspector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $43,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $114,300.
Which country pays a quality inspector the most?
United States, with a median of $73,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a quality inspector the most?
Alaska, with a median of $104,000 a year.
Does a quality inspector make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $73,120 a year against $70,140 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a quality inspector or a health records clerk?
A quality inspector: $73,120 a year against $51,930 for a health records clerk, 1.4 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate