Quality Control Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Quality Control Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Assistant in the United States is $118,262 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,945
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,377 to $130,135
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,377
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Quality Control Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $130,135 $10,845 $2,503 $63
Average $118,262 $9,855 $2,274 $57
25th Percentile $108,377 $9,031 $2,084 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Assistant Salaries

A Quality Control Assistant'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 Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Assistant'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,609
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,128
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,321
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,552
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,626
Levels Salary
Quality C... Level Quality Control Assistant$83,609
Quality C... Level Quality Control Assistant$99,128
Quality C... Level Quality Control Assistant$120,321
Quality C... Level Quality Control Assistant$133,552
Quality C... Level Quality Control Assistant$167,626
$83,609 0 yr
$99,128 < 2 yrs
$120,321 2-4 yrs
$133,552 5-8 yrs
$167,626 > 8 yrs
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How Do Quality Control Assistant 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 Control Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $130,940.
  • California: $130,443.
  • Massachusetts: $128,705.

Top Paying Cities for Quality Control Assistants

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: $149,164
  • San Francisco: $147,531
  • Oakland: $144,422

What Skills Can Increase a Quality Control Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Quality Management (Mentioned in 4.91% Job Postings): Quality management ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent. It has four main components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement. Quality management is focused not only on product and service quality, but also on the means to achieve it. Quality management, therefore, uses quality assurance and control of processes as well as products to achieve more consistent quality. What a customer wants and is willing to pay for it determines quality. It is written or unwritten commitment to a known or unknown consumer in the market . Thus, quality can be defined as fitness for intended use or, in other words, how well the product performs its intended function
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Financial Services Industry (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Financial services is a broad term used to describe the various offerings within the finance industry–encompassing everything from insurance and money management to payments and digital banking technology.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Quality Management 4.91%
Microsoft Office 1.83%
Financial Services Industry 0.98%
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 Assistant's salary.
  • Operational Risk: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Change Control: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Financial Services Industry: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Operational Risk
$140,732
19%
Change Control
$131,271
11%
Financial Services Industry
$130,088
10%
Risk Management
$130,088
10%
Regulatory Compliance
$128,906
9%
Consulting
$127,723
8%
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Quality Control Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Control Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 24% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Quality Control Assistant positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Control Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Quality Control Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$132,453$64.012%

How Education impacts a Quality Control Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Control Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $120,112 and $127,536).

Quality Control Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Control Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 20.0%
Associates 13.2%
Bachelors 49.1%
Masters 14.6%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Quality Control Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Control Assistant'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Quality Control Assistant

Salaries for a Quality Control Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,328 in 2023 to around $102,174 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Control Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quality Control Assistant Over Time

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$103,328
2024
$103,159
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2024 $103,159
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  • Actalent

    Columbus, OH

    Actalent | Columbus, OH

    Quality Control Inspector. Training will be provided. The Quality Control inspector will work on-site in a fabrication shop, reviewing and inspecting mecha... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Mid-State Sales

    Columbus, OH

    Mid-State Sales | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Benefits. Health insurance. Paid time off. Training & development. Vision insurance. 401(k). 401(k) matching. Bonus based... more

    9 Days Ago

  • TrueNet Communications

    Columbus, OH

    TrueNet Communications | Columbus, OH

    Job Title. Location On site, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States. Base Pay $30.00 - $40.00 / Hour. Job Category Non-Exempt FT. Relocation Expense Covered No... more

    10 Days Ago

  • National Beverage Corp.

    Columbus, OH

    National Beverage Corp. | Columbus, OH

    Sanitation Technician. The Sanitation Technician will be responsible for all aspects of externally sanitizing all production equipment and the cleanliness ... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Vista Packaging &amp; Logistics

    Columbus, OH

    Vista Packaging &amp; Logistics | Columbus, OH

    DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYResponsible for conducting tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products as well as identifying areas of imp... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Forge Biologics

    Columbus, OH

    Forge Biologics | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Forge Your Future with Us. At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission... more

    8 Days Ago

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FAQ about Quality Control Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Quality Control Assistant?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Control Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

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