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Hourly Wage for Quality Control Analyst I Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Quality Control Analyst I?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Quality Control Analyst I in the United States is $31, which translates to an annual salary of about $65,076.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $38 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $28 to $35 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24 per hour
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Quality Control Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,034 $6,003 $1,385 $35
Average $65,076 $5,423 $1,251 $31
25th Percentile $57,251 $4,771 $1,101 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Analyst I Salaries

A Quality Control Analyst I'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 Experience Level Affects Quality Control Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Analyst I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Quality Control Analyst I (0-2 years): $65,076
  • Quality Control Analyst II (2-4 years): $81,005
  • Quality Control Analyst III (4-7 years): $98,881
  • Quality Control Analyst IV (7+ years): $125,220
  • Quality Control Analyst V (7-10 years): $135,009
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Quality Control Analyst I0-2 years$65,076
Quality Control Analyst II2-4 years$81,005
Quality Control Analyst III4-7 years$98,881
Quality Control Analyst IV7+ years$125,220
Quality Control Analyst V7-10 years$135,009
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Control Analyst Is

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: $82,080
  • San Francisco: $81,273
  • Oakland: $79,471

What Skills Can Increase a Quality Control Analyst I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.83% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Chemistry (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances of which matter is composed.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 1.75% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.83%
Chemistry 2.55%
Calibration 1.75%
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 a Quality Control Analyst I's salary.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Project Control: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SQL
$79,393
22%
Project Control
$74,837
15%
Computer Science
$72,885
12%
Agile
$72,234
11%
Project Management
$71,584
10%
Scheduling
$70,933
9%
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How Education impacts a Quality Control Analyst I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Control Analyst Is enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Quality Control Analyst I with a Associate's Degree is between $59,478 and $64,877).

Quality Control Analyst I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Control Analyst I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 9.9%
High School 9.9%
Associates 9.9%
Bachelors 71.8%
Masters 8.0%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Quality Control Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Control Analyst I'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 March 01, 2026

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FAQ about Quality Control Analyst I

1. What are the responsibilities of Quality Control Analyst I?

Performs various scientific analyses to evaluate the quality of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods and ensure compliance with established standards. Conducts and validates various biological and chemical quality control (QC) assays. Compiles, interprets, and documents statistical data from testing processes to either confirm compliance with established quality standards or identify deviations. May be responsible for establishing specifications for conducting assays and writing standard operating procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Quality Control Analyst I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Chemistry: Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances of which matter is composed.

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Calibration: 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.

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