Assistant Quality Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Quality Inspector make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Quality Inspector in the United States is $68,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,978
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,547 to $76,785
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,866
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Assistant Quality Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,785 $6,399 $1,477 $37
Average $68,884 $5,740 $1,325 $33
25th Percentile $61,547 $5,129 $1,184 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Quality Inspector Salaries

An Assistant Quality 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Assistant Quality 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 Assistant Quality Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $76,268.
  • California: $75,979.
  • Massachusetts: $74,966.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Quality 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:

  • San Jose: $86,883
  • San Francisco: $86,029
  • Oakland: $84,121

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Quality Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.76% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
  • Welding (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.88%
Calibration 2.76%
Welding 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Quality Inspector's salary.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Assurance
$71,639
4%
Integrity
$70,950
3%
Leadership
$70,950
3%
Verbal Communication
$70,262
2%
Communication Skills
$70,262
2%
Quality Management System
$70,262
2%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Quality Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Quality Inspectors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Quality Inspector with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,712 and $60,629).

Assistant Quality Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Quality Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 66.0%
Associates 12.8%
Bachelors 14.9%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Quality Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Quality 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

Salary Trends for Assistant Quality Inspector

Salaries for an Assistant Quality Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,724 in 2023 to around $48,740 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Quality Inspector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Quality Inspector Over Time

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$49,724
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$49,269
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$48,740
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