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

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

How does experience change A Quality Inspector's salary?

A Quality Inspector's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Inspector I (0-1 years)earns $50,544, a Quality Inspector (1-3 years)earns $55,461, a Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $70,094, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $78,463,

What are the highest paying states for a Quality Inspector?

Quality Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quality Inspector roles are District of Columbia $58,810, California $58,587, Massachusetts $57,806. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Quality Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Quality Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Manufacturing Quality Inspector: $102,771; Aerospace Quality Inspector: $88,673; Aircraft Quality Inspector: $78,738; Inspector Quality Assurance: $74,505; Lead Quality Inspector: $71,971.

Quality Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Quality Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Inspector in Rhode Island is $55,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,662
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,445 to $61,661
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,323

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Quality Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,661	$5,138	$1,186	$30
Average	$55,071	$4,589	$1,059	$26
25th Percentile	$49,445	$4,120	$951	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Quality Inspector Salaries

A Quality 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 Do Quality 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 Quality Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,810.
California: $58,587.
Massachusetts: $57,806.

District of Columbia $58,810 California $58,587 Massachusetts $57,806 Washington $57,594 New Jersey $57,573 Alaska $57,498 Connecticut $56,765 New York $56,468

Hawaii $55,517 Rhode Island $55,071 Maryland $54,768 Minnesota $54,354 Colorado $54,194 Illinois $54,141 Oregon $53,939 Delaware $53,791

New Hampshire $53,697 Virginia $53,488 Pennsylvania $52,877 Nevada $52,569 North Dakota $52,468 Michigan $52,309 Wisconsin $52,250 Vermont $52,133

Texas $51,809 Maine $51,788 Arizona $51,756 Ohio $51,719 Georgia $51,230 Indiana $50,986 Wyoming $50,938 Utah $50,864

Iowa $50,832 Kansas $50,577 Louisiana $50,503 North Carolina $50,476 Missouri $50,466 Florida $50,258 Montana $50,147 Nebraska $50,041

Kentucky $49,982 South Carolina $49,770 Tennessee $49,637 Idaho $49,584 New Mexico $49,196 Oklahoma $49,111 Alabama $48,798 South Dakota $48,272

Arkansas $47,985 West Virginia $47,831 Mississippi $47,369

Top Paying Cities for Quality 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:

Adamsville: $55,759
Albion: $55,288
Ashaway: $55,653

Adamsville, RI $55,759 Albion, RI $55,288 Ashaway, RI $55,653 Barrington, RI $55,142 Block Island, RI $55,449 Bradford, RI $55,620 Bristol, RI $55,355 Carolina, RI $55,528

Charlestown, RI $55,548 Chepachet, RI $55,438 Clayville, RI $55,283 Coventry, RI $55,286 West Greenwich, RI $55,438 East Greenwich, RI $55,249 Exeter, RI $55,423 Fiskeville, RI $55,141

Forestdale, RI $55,566 Foster, RI $55,409 Glendale, RI $55,571 Greene, RI $55,481 Greenville, RI $55,163 Harmony, RI $55,234 Harrisville, RI $55,547 Hope, RI $55,176

Hope Valley, RI $55,605 Hopkinton, RI $55,678 Jamestown, RI $55,492 Kenyon, RI $55,521 Little Compton, RI $55,751 Manville, RI $55,361 Mapleville, RI $55,448 Newport, RI $55,548

Middletown, RI $55,572 North Kingstown, RI $55,344 North Scituate, RI $55,234 Oakland, RI $55,508 Pascoag, RI $55,583 Pawtucket, RI $55,060 Central Falls, RI $55,085 Cumberland, RI $55,397

Lincoln, RI $55,140 Portsmouth, RI $55,542 Prudence Island, RI $55,428 Rockville, RI $55,669 Saunderstown, RI $55,459 Shannock, RI $55,524 Slatersville, RI $55,567 Slocum, RI $55,457

Tiverton, RI $55,711 Wakefield, RI $55,506 Kingston, RI $55,485 Narragansett, RI $55,521 Peace Dale, RI $55,499 Warren, RI $55,285 Warwick, RI $55,131 Westerly, RI $55,667

West Kingston, RI $55,502 West Warwick, RI $55,198 Wood River Junction, RI $55,581 Woonsocket, RI $55,570 North Smithfield, RI $55,443 Wyoming, RI $55,524 Providence, RI $55,044 Cranston, RI $55,052

North Providence, RI $55,058 East Providence, RI $55,048 Riverside, RI $55,065 Rumford, RI $55,057 Smithfield, RI $55,169 Johnston, RI $55,077

Quality Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$49,445

Average $55,071/year

$61,661

$4,120

Average $4,589/month

$5,138

$951

Average $1,059/week

$1,186

$24

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,661	$5,138	$1,186	$30
Average	$55,071	$4,589	$1,059	$26
25th Percentile	$49,445	$4,120	$951	$24

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