QC Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a QC Officer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a QC Officer in the United States is $126,007 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,185
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,996 to $138,139
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,971
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75th Percentile $138,139 $11,512 $2,657 $66
Average $126,007 $10,501 $2,423 $61
25th Percentile $114,996 $9,583 $2,211 $55
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Key Factors That Influence QC Officer Salaries

A QC Officer'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 QC Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QC Officer'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): $80,934
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,787
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,115
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,929
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,919
Levels Salary
Quality C... Level QC Officer$80,934
Quality C... Level QC Officer$98,787
QC Office... Level QC Officer$125,115
Quality C... Level QC Officer$134,929
Quality C... Level QC Officer$83,919
$80,934 0 yr
$98,787 < 2 yrs
$125,115 2-4 yrs
$134,929 5-8 yrs
$83,919 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for QC Officers

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: $158,933
  • San Francisco: $157,192
  • Oakland: $153,880

What Skills Can Increase a QC Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.82% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.37% 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.
  • Construction Management (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Construction management (CM) is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end. The purpose of CM is to control a project's time / delivery, cost and quality—sometimes referred to as a project management triangle or "triple constraints." CM is compatible with all project delivery systems, including design-bid-build, design-build, CM At-Risk and Public Private Partnerships. Professional construction managers may be reserved for lengthy, large-scale, high budget undertakings (commercial real estate, transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities, and military infrastructure), called capital projects.
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Analysis 6.82%
Microsoft Office 2.37%
Construction Management 1.24%
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 QC Officer's salary.
  • Microbiology: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Project Control: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microbiology
 $152,468
21%
Project Control
 $148,688
18%
Risk Management
 $144,908
15%
Coordination
 $143,648
14%
Biochemistry
 $139,868
11%
SOP
 $138,608
10%
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QC Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For QC Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, QC Officer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view QC Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a QC Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$163,809$79.030%
Pharmaceuticals$151,208$73.020%
Software & Networking$151,208$73.020%
Financial Services$138,608$67.010%
Chemicals$132,307$64.05%

How Education impacts a QC Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many QC Officers 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 QC Officer with a Associate's Degree is between $118,847 and $128,308).

QC Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for QC Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 8.0%
Associates 8.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 24.0%
Doctorate 8.0%
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QC Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QC Officer'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.

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$114,996
Average $126,007/year
$138,139
$9,583
Average $10,501/month
$11,512
$2,211
Average $2,423/week
$2,657
$55
Average $61/hour
$66
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $138,139 $11,512 $2,657 $66
Average $126,007 $10,501 $2,423 $61
25th Percentile $114,996 $9,583 $2,211 $55

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Salary Trends for QC Officer

Salaries for a QC Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,586 in 2023 to around $100,422 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of QC Officer salary trends, .

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$101,227
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