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

A Quality Inspector's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Inspector I (0-1 years)earns $49,718, a Quality Inspector (1-3 years)earns $54,561, a Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $68,912, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $77,140,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Inspector?

Quality Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Inspector roles are District of Columbia $59,051, California $58,827, Massachusetts $58,043. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Quality Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Quality Inspector: $88,106; Aircraft Quality Inspector: $77,936; Inspector Quality Assurance: $76,933; Lead Quality Inspector: $74,681; Assistant Quality Inspector: $68,884.

Quality Inspector Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quality Inspector make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Quality Inspector in Delaware is $54,133 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,539 to $60,504
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,445

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Quality Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,504	$5,042	$1,164	$29
Average	$54,133	$4,511	$1,041	$26
25th Percentile	$48,539	$4,045	$933	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Inspector Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $59,051.
California: $58,827.
Massachusetts: $58,043.

District of Columbia $59,051 California $58,827 Massachusetts $58,043 Washington $57,829 New Jersey $57,808 Alaska $57,733 Connecticut $56,997 New York $56,699

Hawaii $55,744 Rhode Island $55,296 Maryland $54,992 Minnesota $54,576 Colorado $54,416 Illinois $54,363 Oregon $54,160 Delaware $54,011

New Hampshire $53,917 Virginia $53,707 Pennsylvania $53,093 Nevada $52,784 North Dakota $52,683 Michigan $52,523 Wisconsin $52,464 Vermont $52,347

Texas $52,021 Maine $52,000 Arizona $51,968 Ohio $51,931 Georgia $51,440 Indiana $51,195 Wyoming $51,147 Utah $51,072

Iowa $51,040 Kansas $50,784 Louisiana $50,709 North Carolina $50,683 Missouri $50,672 Florida $50,464 Montana $50,352 Nebraska $50,245

Kentucky $50,187 South Carolina $49,973 Tennessee $49,840 Idaho $49,787 New Mexico $49,397 Oklahoma $49,312 Alabama $48,997 South Dakota $48,469

Arkansas $48,181 West Virginia $48,027 Mississippi $47,563

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $55,899
Little Creek: $55,381
Magnolia: $55,611

Lincoln, DE $55,899 Little Creek, DE $55,381 Magnolia, DE $55,611 Milford, DE $55,899 Marydel, DE $55,173 Millsboro, DE $55,899 Millville, DE $56,272 Milton, DE $55,899

Nassau, DE $55,899 Ocean View, DE $56,272 Rehoboth Beach, DE $56,272 Seaford, DE $55,312 Selbyville, DE $56,272 Smyrna, DE $55,109 Viola, DE $55,611 Woodside, DE $55,451

Bear, DE $54,704 Newark, DE $54,725 Claymont, DE $54,768 Delaware City, DE $54,725 Hockessin, DE $54,768 Kirkwood, DE $54,725 Middletown, DE $54,997 Montchanin, DE $54,768

New Castle, DE $54,768 Odessa, DE $55,072 Port Penn, DE $54,576 Rockland, DE $54,768 Saint Georges, DE $54,725 Townsend, DE $54,992 Winterthur, DE $54,768 Lewes, DE $55,899

Wilmington, DE $54,768 Dover, DE $55,355 Dover Afb, DE $55,483 Bethany Beach, DE $56,272 Bethel, DE $55,312 Bridgeville, DE $55,899 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,413 Cheswold, DE $55,227

Clayton, DE $55,088 Dagsboro, DE $56,272 Delmar, DE $55,312 Ellendale, DE $55,899 Felton, DE $55,899 Fenwick Island, DE $56,272 Frankford, DE $56,272 Frederica, DE $55,899

Georgetown, DE $55,899 Greenwood, DE $55,899 Harbeson, DE $55,899 Harrington, DE $55,899 Hartly, DE $55,061 Houston, DE $55,899 Kenton, DE $55,088 Laurel, DE $55,312

Yorklyn, DE $54,768

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

Understanding how a 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

$48,539

Average $54,133/year

$60,504

$4,045

Average $4,511/month

$5,042

$933

Average $1,041/week

$1,164

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,504	$5,042	$1,164	$29
Average	$54,133	$4,511	$1,041	$26
25th Percentile	$48,539	$4,045	$933	$23

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