Quality Control Administrator Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Control Administrator in the United States is $64,221 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,803
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,849 to $70,807
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,226
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Quality Control Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $70,807 $5,901 $1,362 $34
Average $64,221 $5,352 $1,235 $31
25th Percentile $55,849 $4,654 $1,074 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Control Administrator Salaries

A Quality Control Administrator'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 Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Control Administrator'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): $64,802
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,660
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,461
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,685
  • Expert (over 8 years): $171,098
Levels Salary
Quality C... Level Quality Control Administrator$64,802
Quality C... Level Quality Control Administrator$80,660
Quality C... Level Quality Control Administrator$98,461
Quality C... Level Quality Control Administrator$124,685
Quality C... Level Quality Control Administrator$171,098
$64,802 0 yr
$80,660 < 2 yrs
$98,461 2-4 yrs
$124,685 5-8 yrs
$171,098 > 8 yrs
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How Do Quality Control Administrator 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 Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,105.
  • California: $70,836.
  • Massachusetts: $69,891.

Top Paying Cities for Quality Control Administrators

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: $81,002
  • San Francisco: $80,205
  • Oakland: $78,426

What Skills Can Increase a Quality Control Administrator'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 Administrator'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
$78,349
22%
Project Control
$73,854
15%
Computer Science
$71,927
12%
Agile
$71,285
11%
Project Management
$70,643
10%
Scheduling
$70,001
9%
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How Education impacts a Quality Control Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Control Administrators 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 Administrator with a Associate's Degree is between $59,478 and $64,877).

Quality Control Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

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

Understanding how a Quality Control Administrator'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Quality Control Administrator

Salaries for a Quality Control Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,464 in 2023 to around $53,098 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Control Administrator salary trends, .

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