Construction Quality Control Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Quality Control in the United States is $120,681 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,390
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,710 to $133,091
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,632
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Construction Quality Control Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,091 $11,091 $2,559 $64
Average $120,681 $10,057 $2,321 $58
25th Percentile $110,710 $9,226 $2,129 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Quality Control Salaries

A Construction Quality Control'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 Construction Quality Control Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Quality Control'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): $84,340
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,995
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,373
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,720
  • Expert (over 8 years): $169,092
Levels Salary
Quality C... Level Construction Quality Control$84,340
Quality C... Level Construction Quality Control$99,995
Construct... Level Construction Quality Control$121,373
Quality C... Level Construction Quality Control$134,720
Quality C... Level Construction Quality Control$169,092
$84,340 0 yr
$99,995 < 2 yrs
$121,373 2-4 yrs
$134,720 5-8 yrs
$169,092 > 8 yrs
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How Do Construction Quality Control 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 Construction Quality Controls. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,618.
  • California: $133,111.
  • Massachusetts: $131,337.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Quality Controls

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: $152,215
  • San Francisco: $150,548
  • Oakland: $147,376

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Quality Control'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 Construction Quality Control'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
$143,610
19%
Change Control
$133,956
11%
Financial Services Industry
$132,749
10%
Risk Management
$132,749
10%
Regulatory Compliance
$131,542
9%
Consulting
$130,335
8%
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Construction Quality Control Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Quality Control 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, Construction Quality Control positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Quality Control as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Construction Quality Control

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$135,163$65.012%

How Education impacts a Construction Quality Control's Salary?

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

Construction Quality Control Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Quality Control
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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Construction Quality Control Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Quality Control'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 Construction Quality Control

Salaries for a Construction Quality Control can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,231 in 2023 to around $103,067 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Quality Control salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Quality Control Over Time

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$104,231
2024
$104,061
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    IAP DESIGN-BUILD LLC | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Construction Quality Control

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

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

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