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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for First Article Inspector?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for First Article Inspector roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A First Article Inspector's salary?

A First Article Inspector's salary grows with experience: an Inventory Control Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $53,226, an First Article Inspector (2-4 years)earns $61,408, an Inventory Control Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $72,918, an Inventory Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $97,013, an Inventory Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $74,520,

What are the highest paying states for a First Article Inspector?

First Article Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for First Article Inspector roles are District of Columbia $70,230, California $69,964, Massachusetts $69,031. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of First Article Inspector roles make?

Salaries for First Article Inspector level roles vary by specialization: First Officer: $142,500; First Mate: $111,095; Article Engagement Specialist: $93,742; First Responder: $82,539; Article Outline Writer: $78,928.

First Article Inspector Salary in Maine

How much does a First Article Inspector make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a First Article Inspector in Maine is $61,845 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,190
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,228 to $67,783
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,114

10% $51,114

50% (Median) $61,845

90% $73,190

First Article Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,783	$5,649	$1,304	$33
Average	$61,845	$5,154	$1,189	$30
25th Percentile	$56,228	$4,686	$1,081	$27

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Key Factors That Influence First Article Inspector Salaries

A First Article 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 Experience Level Affects First Article Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a First Article Inspector'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): $53,226
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,408
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,918
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,013
Expert (over 8 years): $74,520

Levels	Salary
Inventory... Level First Article Inspector	$53,226
First Art... Level First Article Inspector	$61,408
Inventory... Level First Article Inspector	$72,918
Inventory... Level First Article Inspector	$97,013
Inventory... Level First Article Inspector	$74,520

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

District of Columbia: $70,230.
California: $69,964.
Massachusetts: $69,031.

District of Columbia $70,230 California $69,964 Massachusetts $69,031 Washington $68,777 New Jersey $68,752 Alaska $68,663 Connecticut $67,788 New York $67,433

Hawaii $66,297 Rhode Island $65,765 Maryland $65,403 Minnesota $64,908 Colorado $64,718 Illinois $64,655 Oregon $64,413 Delaware $64,236

New Hampshire $64,124 Virginia $63,874 Pennsylvania $63,145 Nevada $62,777 North Dakota $62,656 Michigan $62,466 Wisconsin $62,396 Vermont $62,257

Texas $61,870 Maine $61,845 Arizona $61,806 Ohio $61,762 Georgia $61,179 Indiana $60,887 Wyoming $60,830 Utah $60,741

Iowa $60,703 Kansas $60,398 Louisiana $60,310 North Carolina $60,278 Missouri $60,265 Florida $60,018 Montana $59,885 Nebraska $59,758

Kentucky $59,688 South Carolina $59,434 Tennessee $59,276 Idaho $59,212 New Mexico $58,749 Oklahoma $58,648 Alabama $58,273 South Dakota $57,645

Arkansas $57,303 West Virginia $57,119 Mississippi $56,567

Top Paying Cities for First Article 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:

Freedom: $60,865
Harmony: $60,839
Hartland: $60,918

Freedom, ME $60,865

Harmony, ME $60,839

Hartland, ME $60,918

Hinckley, ME $60,976

Jackman, ME $60,681

Kingfield, ME $61,026

Liberty, ME $60,977

Madison, ME $61,107

Monroe, ME $60,777

Morrill, ME $60,882

Newport, ME $60,785

New Portland, ME $61,121

New Sharon, ME $61,047

New Vineyard, ME $61,084

Norridgewock, ME $61,085

North Anson, ME $61,121

North Vassalboro, ME $61,231

Oakland, ME $61,106

Oquossoc, ME $60,901

Palmyra, ME $60,824

Phillips, ME $60,926

Pittsfield, ME $60,923

Plymouth, ME $60,793

Rangeley, ME $60,941

Portland, ME $63,849

Falmouth, ME $63,704

South Portland, ME $63,849

Cape Elizabeth, ME $63,722

Peaks Island, ME $63,784

Cumberland Foreside, ME $63,642

Auburn, ME $62,498

Andover, ME $60,924

Bethel, ME $61,026

Bryant Pond, ME $61,253

Buckfield, ME $61,527

Canton, ME $61,141

Durham, ME $62,893

Danville, ME $62,686

Dixfield, ME $61,014

Dryden, ME $61,085

East Andover, ME $60,942

East Dixfield, ME $61,113

East Livermore, ME $61,474

East Poland, ME $62,572

Stoneham, ME $61,281

East Wilton, ME $61,227

Greene, ME $62,019

Hanover, ME $60,974

Hebron, ME $61,963

Jay, ME $61,126

Lewiston, ME $62,464

Lisbon, ME $62,662

Lisbon Falls, ME $62,566

Livermore, ME $61,373

Livermore Falls, ME $61,333

Greenwood, ME $61,335

Mechanic Falls, ME $62,386

Mexico, ME $61,074

Minot, ME $62,153

Monmouth, ME $61,822

New Gloucester, ME $62,935

Newry, ME $60,861

North Jay, ME $61,096

Leeds, ME $61,672

North Monmouth, ME $61,731

North Turner, ME $61,629

North Waterford, ME $61,565

Norway, ME $61,763

Oxford, ME $62,094

Paris, ME $61,885

Poland, ME $62,582

Roxbury, ME $60,882

Rumford, ME $61,038

Sabattus, ME $62,191

South Paris, ME $61,800

Turner, ME $61,802

Wayne, ME $61,521

Weld, ME $60,927

West Bethel, ME $60,977

Bowdoin, ME $62,183

West Minot, ME $62,064

West Paris, ME $61,554

Peru, ME $61,165

West Poland, ME $62,535

Sumner, ME $61,358

Wilton, ME $61,087

Augusta, ME $61,258

Coopers Mills, ME $61,341

Dresden, ME $61,845

East Winthrop, ME $61,448

Farmingdale, ME $61,617

Gardiner, ME $61,729

Randolph, ME $61,617

Hallowell, ME $61,540

Jefferson, ME $61,130

Kents Hill, ME $61,256

Litchfield, ME $61,912

Manchester, ME $61,376

Mount Vernon, ME $61,108

Whitefield, ME $61,376

Palermo, ME $61,029

Sebasco Estates, ME $62,833

Readfield, ME $61,359

Saint Albans, ME $60,871

South Bristol, ME $61,890

Squirrel Island, ME $62,096

Trevett, ME $62,139

Waldoboro, ME $61,118

Walpole, ME $61,791

Washington, ME $60,965

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $62,206

Southport, ME $62,344

Wiscasset, ME $62,030

Woolwich, ME $62,177

Ellsworth, ME $60,717

Addison, ME $60,643

Gouldsboro, ME $60,697

Bar Harbor, ME $60,812

Beals, ME $60,711

Bernard, ME $60,833

Birch Harbor, ME $60,755

Blue Hill, ME $60,782

Brooklin, ME $60,783

Brooksville, ME $60,782

Calais, ME $60,621

Cherryfield, ME $60,552

Columbia Falls, ME $60,549

Corea, ME $60,700

Cranberry Isles, ME $60,714

Cutler, ME $60,553

Deer Isle, ME $60,839

Dennysville, ME $60,496

East Blue Hill, ME $60,785

East Machias, ME $60,553

Eastport, ME $60,733

Franklin, ME $60,704

Frenchboro, ME $60,680

Grand Lake Stream, ME $60,459

Hancock, ME $60,794

Harborside, ME $60,771

Harrington, ME $60,684

Hulls Cove, ME $60,813

Isle Au Haut, ME $60,680

Islesford, ME $60,806

Jonesboro, ME $60,603

Jonesport, ME $60,658

Little Deer Isle, ME $60,832

Lubec, ME $60,583

Bass Harbor, ME $60,834

Machias, ME $60,614

Machiasport, ME $60,643

Meddybemps, ME $60,459

Milbridge, ME $60,708

Mount Desert, ME $60,766

Northeast Harbor, ME $60,806

Sullivan, ME $60,712

Pembroke, ME $60,552

Perry, ME $60,608

Princeton, ME $60,455

Prospect Harbor, ME $60,762

Robbinston, ME $60,540

Salsbury Cove, ME $60,820

Sargentville, ME $60,800

Seal Cove, ME $60,769

Seal Harbor, ME $60,789

Sedgwick, ME $60,793

Sorrento, ME $60,769

Southwest Harbor, ME $60,822

Steuben, ME $60,674

Stonington, ME $60,845

Sunset, ME $60,635

Surry, ME $60,781

Swans Island, ME $60,727

Wesley, ME $60,380

Whiting, ME $60,536

Winter Harbor, ME $60,709

Baileyville, ME $60,518

Houlton, ME $60,391

Ashland, ME $60,304

Benedicta, ME $60,171

Blaine, ME $60,376

Bridgewater, ME $60,233

Caribou, ME $60,500

Clayton Lake, ME $60,391

Crouseville, ME $60,430

Eagle Lake, ME $60,372

Easton, ME $60,439

Estcourt Station, ME $60,415

Fort Fairfield, ME $60,470

Fort Kent, ME $60,497

Fort Kent Mills, ME $60,445

Frenchville, ME $60,514

Grand Isle, ME $60,431

Island Falls, ME $60,177

Limestone, ME $60,453

Madawaska, ME $60,615

Mapleton, ME $60,358

Richmond, ME $61,946

South China, ME $61,090

South Gardiner, ME $61,804

Vienna, ME $60,998

Windsor, ME $61,056

Winthrop, ME $61,621

Bangor, ME $60,760

Abbot, ME $60,771

Aurora, ME $60,440

Bradford, ME $60,732

Bradley, ME $60,734

Brewer, ME $60,757

Brookton, ME $60,236

Brownville, ME $60,558

Brownville Junction, ME $60,931

Bucksport, ME $60,752

Burlington, ME $60,535

Greenbush, ME $60,675

Carmel, ME $60,762

Castine, ME $60,888

Charleston, ME $60,743

Danforth, ME $60,336

Dover Foxcroft, ME $60,778

Corinth, ME $60,754

Eddington, ME $60,740

Holden, ME $60,745

East Millinocket, ME $60,492

East Orland, ME $60,746

Etna, ME $60,775

Exeter, ME $60,765

Frankfort, ME $60,763

Greenville, ME $60,413

Greenville Junction, ME $60,611

Guilford, ME $60,754

Hampden, ME $60,761

Howland, ME $60,616

Hudson, ME $60,750

Kenduskeag, ME $60,756

Kingman, ME $60,273

Lagrange, ME $60,687

Lambert Lake, ME $60,344

Lee, ME $60,521

Levant, ME $60,759

Lincoln, ME $60,517

Mattawamkeag, ME $60,320

Medway, ME $60,336

Milford, ME $60,724

Millinocket, ME $60,245

Milo, ME $60,672

Monson, ME $60,764

Olamon, ME $60,692

Old Town, ME $60,734

Orono, ME $60,750

Orient, ME $60,278

Orland, ME $60,747

Orrington, ME $60,754

Passadumkeag, ME $60,657

Penobscot, ME $60,748

Rockwood, ME $60,506

Sangerville, ME $60,807

Sebec, ME $60,710

Shirley Mills, ME $60,727

Springfield, ME $60,363

Stetson, ME $60,769

Stillwater, ME $60,752

Topsfield, ME $60,287

Vanceboro, ME $60,339

Waite, ME $60,370

West Enfield, ME $60,643

Winn, ME $60,401

Winterport, ME $60,761

Wytopitlock, ME $60,188

Bath, ME $62,608

Alna, ME $61,610

Boothbay, ME $62,029

Boothbay Harbor, ME $62,169

Bristol, ME $61,654

Chamberlain, ME $61,760

Damariscotta, ME $61,616

East Boothbay, ME $62,074

Friendship, ME $61,258

Georgetown, ME $62,528

Isle Of Springs, ME $62,031

Bremen, ME $61,484

Newcastle, ME $61,641

New Harbor, ME $61,857

Nobleboro, ME $61,396

Edgecomb, ME $61,850

Pemaquid, ME $61,797

Phippsburg, ME $62,780

Cushing, ME $61,058

Round Pond, ME $61,643

Sandy Point, ME $60,759

Searsmont, ME $60,903

Searsport, ME $60,769

Shawmut, ME $61,164

Skowhegan, ME $61,030

Smithfield, ME $61,062

Solon, ME $61,030

Stockton Springs, ME $60,759

Stratton, ME $60,979

Strong, ME $61,032

Temple, ME $61,009

West Forks, ME $60,656

Thorndike, ME $60,821

Troy, ME $60,804

Unity, ME $60,880

Vassalboro, ME $61,067

West Farmington, ME $61,244

Berwick, ME $64,909

Cape Neddick, ME $65,404

Eliot, ME $66,271

Kittery, ME $66,463

Kittery Point, ME $65,963

North Berwick, ME $64,409

Ogunquit, ME $64,994

South Berwick, ME $65,563

York, ME $65,938

York Beach, ME $65,622

York Harbor, ME $65,955

Acton, ME $62,571

Alfred, ME $63,458

Bailey Island, ME $63,198

Bar Mills, ME $63,356

Biddeford, ME $63,377

Biddeford Pool, ME $63,378

Bowdoinham, ME $62,139

Bridgton, ME $62,033

Brownfield, ME $61,978

Brunswick, ME $62,873

Bustins Island, ME $63,317

Cape Porpoise, ME $63,661

Casco, ME $62,771

Center Lovell, ME $61,575

Chebeague Island, ME $63,456

Cliff Island, ME $63,594

Cornish, ME $62,693

Cumberland Center, ME $63,522

Denmark, ME $61,969

East Baldwin, ME $62,852

Lebanon, ME $63,899

East Parsonsfield, ME $62,362

Sebago, ME $62,692

East Waterboro, ME $63,170

Freeport, ME $63,201

Fryeburg, ME $61,658

Gorham, ME $63,466

Gray, ME $63,080

Harrison, ME $61,693

Hiram, ME $62,498

Hollis Center, ME $63,248

Kennebunk, ME $63,709

Kennebunkport, ME $63,468

Parsonsfield, ME $62,360

Limerick, ME $62,938

Limington, ME $62,922

Long Island, ME $63,702

Lovell, ME $61,487

Moody, ME $64,491

Naples, ME $62,510

Newfield, ME $62,835

North Bridgton, ME $62,065

North Waterboro, ME $63,059

Windham, ME $63,402

Ocean Park, ME $63,426

Old Orchard Beach, ME $63,469

Orrs Island, ME $63,144

Porter, ME $62,150

Pownal, ME $63,103

Scarborough, ME $63,683

Raymond, ME $62,969

Saco, ME $63,430

Sanford, ME $63,753

Sebago Lake, ME $62,921

Shapleigh, ME $63,162

South Casco, ME $63,006

South Freeport, ME $63,170

Harpswell, ME $63,132

South Windham, ME $63,520

Springvale, ME $63,382

Standish, ME $63,184

Steep Falls, ME $63,048

Topsham, ME $62,657

Waterboro, ME $63,287

Waterford, ME $61,626

Wells, ME $64,367

West Baldwin, ME $62,741

Westbrook, ME $63,700

Buxton, ME $63,360

West Kennebunk, ME $63,676

West Newfield, ME $62,527

Yarmouth, ME $63,463

North Yarmouth, ME $63,330

Mars Hill, ME $60,436

Monticello, ME $60,314

New Limerick, ME $60,353

New Sweden, ME $60,434

Oakfield, ME $60,291

Oxbow, ME $60,045

Patten, ME $60,084

Perham, ME $60,393

Portage, ME $60,361

Presque Isle, ME $60,515

Saint Agatha, ME $60,485

Saint David, ME $60,473

Saint Francis, ME $60,391

Sheridan, ME $60,320

Sherman, ME $60,230

Stacyville, ME $60,155

Sinclair, ME $60,372

Smyrna Mills, ME $60,192

Wallagrass, ME $60,440

Stockholm, ME $60,381

Van Buren, ME $60,456

Washburn, ME $60,433

Westfield, ME $60,349

Rockland, ME $61,024

Camden, ME $61,019

Glen Cove, ME $60,998

Hope, ME $60,996

Islesboro, ME $60,839

Lincolnville, ME $60,889

Lincolnville Center, ME $60,891

Matinicus, ME $60,788

Monhegan, ME $61,437

North Haven, ME $60,830

Owls Head, ME $60,913

Port Clyde, ME $61,254

Rockport, ME $61,004

South Thomaston, ME $60,914

Spruce Head, ME $60,950

Tenants Harbor, ME $61,127

Thomaston, ME $60,958

Union, ME $60,993

Vinalhaven, ME $60,830

Warren, ME $60,929

West Rockport, ME $61,011

Waterville, ME $61,146

Albion, ME $61,048

Anson, ME $61,090

Athens, ME $60,920

Belfast, ME $60,890

Belgrade, ME $61,029

Belgrade Lakes, ME $60,967

Bingham, ME $60,915

Brooks, ME $60,790

Burnham, ME $60,850

Cambridge, ME $60,837

Canaan, ME $60,937

Caratunk, ME $60,799

China Village, ME $61,215

Clinton, ME $60,958

Corinna, ME $60,790

Detroit, ME $60,810

Dexter, ME $60,870

Dixmont, ME $60,781

East Newport, ME $60,788

East Vassalboro, ME $61,103

Eustis, ME $60,733

Fairfield, ME $61,061

Farmington, ME $61,111

Garland, ME $60,758

Farmington Falls, ME $61,210

First Article Inspector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For First Article Inspector roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, First Article Inspector positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view First Article Inspector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a First Article Inspector

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$86,582	$42.0	40%
Internet	$77,306	$37.0	25%
Biotechnology	$74,213	$36.0	20%
Insurance	$71,121	$34.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$68,029	$33.0	10%

First Article Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a First Article 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.

$56,228

Average $61,845/year

$67,783

$4,686

Average $5,154/month

$5,649

$1,081

Average $1,189/week

$1,304

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,783	$5,649	$1,304	$33
Average	$61,845	$5,154	$1,189	$30
25th Percentile	$56,228	$4,686	$1,081	$27

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