What are the main factors that influence a QA Inspector's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A QA Inspector's salary?

A QA Inspector's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Inspector I (0-1 years)earns $50,849, a QA Inspector (1-3 years)earns $55,803, a Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $70,480, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $78,896,

What are the highest paying states for a QA Inspector?

QA Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for QA Inspector roles are District of Columbia $60,081, California $59,854, Massachusetts $59,056. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of QA Inspector roles make?

Salaries for QA Inspector level roles vary by specialization: QA Director: $200,329; QA Manager: $130,184; QA Analyst: $102,100; QA Specialist: $102,100; QA Technician: $102,100.

QA Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a QA Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a QA Inspector in Rhode Island is $56,652 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a QA Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,415
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,180 to $63,856
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,198

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QA Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,856	$5,321	$1,228	$31
Average	$56,652	$4,721	$1,089	$27
25th Percentile	$51,180	$4,265	$984	$25

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Key Factors That Influence QA Inspector Salaries

A QA Inspector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do QA Inspector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract QA Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,081.
California: $59,854.
Massachusetts: $59,056.

District of Columbia $60,081 California $59,854 Massachusetts $59,056 Washington $58,839 New Jersey $58,817 Alaska $58,741 Connecticut $57,992 New York $57,688

Hawaii $56,717 Rhode Island $56,261 Maryland $55,952 Minnesota $55,529 Colorado $55,366 Illinois $55,312 Oregon $55,105 Delaware $54,953

New Hampshire $54,858 Virginia $54,644 Pennsylvania $54,020 Nevada $53,705 North Dakota $53,602 Michigan $53,439 Wisconsin $53,380 Vermont $53,260

Texas $52,929 Maine $52,908 Arizona $52,875 Ohio $52,837 Georgia $52,338 Indiana $52,088 Wyoming $52,039 Utah $51,964

Iowa $51,931 Kansas $51,670 Louisiana $51,595 North Carolina $51,567 Missouri $51,557 Florida $51,345 Montana $51,231 Nebraska $51,122

Kentucky $51,063 South Carolina $50,846 Tennessee $50,710 Idaho $50,656 New Mexico $50,260 Oklahoma $50,173 Alabama $49,853 South Dakota $49,315

Arkansas $49,022 West Virginia $48,865 Mississippi $48,393

Top Paying Cities for QA Inspectors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $57,184
Albion: $56,234
Ashaway: $57,401

Adamsville, RI $57,184 Albion, RI $56,234 Ashaway, RI $57,401 Barrington, RI $56,234 Block Island, RI $57,102 Bradford, RI $57,363 Bristol, RI $56,180 Carolina, RI $56,896

Charlestown, RI $56,956 Chepachet, RI $56,126 Clayville, RI $56,180 Coventry, RI $56,126 West Greenwich, RI $56,088 East Greenwich, RI $56,164 Exeter, RI $57,363 Fiskeville, RI $56,234

Forestdale, RI $56,180 Foster, RI $56,088 Glendale, RI $56,088 Greene, RI $56,717 Greenville, RI $56,234 Harmony, RI $56,218 Harrisville, RI $56,126 Hope, RI $56,234

Hope Valley, RI $57,401 Hopkinton, RI $57,417 Jamestown, RI $56,842 Kenyon, RI $57,347 Little Compton, RI $57,162 Manville, RI $56,234 Mapleville, RI $56,088 Newport, RI $56,853

Middletown, RI $57,091 North Kingstown, RI $56,071 North Scituate, RI $56,218 Oakland, RI $56,142 Pascoag, RI $56,109 Pawtucket, RI $56,234 Central Falls, RI $56,234 Cumberland, RI $56,234

Lincoln, RI $56,234 Portsmouth, RI $56,625 Prudence Island, RI $56,126 Rockville, RI $57,417 Saunderstown, RI $56,874 Shannock, RI $57,330 Slatersville, RI $56,180 Slocum, RI $56,874

Tiverton, RI $57,200 Wakefield, RI $56,815 Kingston, RI $56,826 Narragansett, RI $56,836 Peace Dale, RI $56,815 Warren, RI $56,218 Warwick, RI $56,234 Westerly, RI $57,433

West Kingston, RI $56,858 West Warwick, RI $56,234 Wood River Junction, RI $57,363 Woonsocket, RI $56,180 North Smithfield, RI $56,218 Wyoming, RI $57,347 Providence, RI $56,234 Cranston, RI $56,234

North Providence, RI $56,234 East Providence, RI $56,234 Riverside, RI $56,234 Rumford, RI $56,234 Smithfield, RI $56,234 Johnston, RI $56,234

QA Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QA Inspector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$51,180

Average $56,652/year

$63,856

$4,265

Average $4,721/month

$5,321

$984

Average $1,089/week

$1,228

$25

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,856	$5,321	$1,228	$31
Average	$56,652	$4,721	$1,089	$27
25th Percentile	$51,180	$4,265	$984	$25

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