Question 1

How long does it take to become a Quality Inspector?

Accepted Answer

It takes 4 years of professional experience to become a quality inspector. That is the time it takes to learn specific quality inspector skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Quality Inspector?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a quality inspector is $26,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a quality inspector in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for quality inspectors is $33,154, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a quality inspector can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a quality inspector make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a quality inspector. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a quality inspector is $33,154. Even quality inspectors in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $42,000 per year.

Question 4

What percentage of Quality Inspectors are female?

Accepted Answer

49.1% of quality inspectors are female in the United States. This is 0.5 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female quality inspectors has decreased by -2.3 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 210,456 female quality inspectors in the U.S. and 218,172 male quality inspectors in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 428,628 people with the specific job title of quality inspector and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Frequently asked questions about quality inspectors

Questions About Becoming a Quality Inspector

How long does it take to become a Quality Inspector?

Questions About Quality Inspector Salaries

What is a good starting salary for a Quality Inspector?

Questions About Quality Inspector Jobs

Can a quality inspector make 100k?

Questions About Quality Inspector Demographics

What percentage of Quality Inspectors are female?