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Quality assurance inspector salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Quality Assurance Inspector make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.34
Average $22.34
Low $14.91
High $33.48

The average salary for a quality assurance inspector is $22.34 per hour in the United States. 19.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Quality Assurance Inspector job openings in United States

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Machine Shop Quality Assurance...
Global Machine Works2out of 5 stars.
Arlington, WA
$28 - $36 an hour
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Quality Assurance Inspector in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Intellia Therapeutics
 
$236,737per year
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M.C. Dean, Inc.
 
$187,300per year
Solventum
 
$172,906per year
TalentWell
 
$156,000per year
The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
 
$152,360per year
LLNL
 
$149,487per year

Highest paying cities for Quality Assurance Inspectors near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $32.14 per hour
  2. Brea, CA
    $28.56 per hour
  3. Torrance, CA
    $27.94 per hour
  4. Albuquerque, NM
    $23.89 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $23.55 per hour

Where can a Quality Assurance Inspector earn more?

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