Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

$47,460
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
0% projected 2024–2034
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)California State University-Dominguez Hills, CA
$120,947
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Murray State University, KY
$99,473
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, PA
$88,547
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Columbia Southern University, AL
$87,712
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Tarleton State University, TX
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)San Jose State University, CA
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)University of Central Missouri, MO
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Keene State College, NH
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, WI
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)San Diego State University, CA
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, PR
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Marshall University, WV
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Grace College and Theological Seminary, IN
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Indiana State University, IN
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Anna Maria College, MA
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)East Carolina University, NC
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Kennesaw State University, GA
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Upper Iowa University, IA
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Eastern Michigan University, MI
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Central Washington University, WA
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, GA
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Saint Cloud State University, MN
$84,182
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)Southeastern Oklahoma State University, OK
$80,651

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