What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Qc Lab Analyst?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Qc Lab Analyst jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $70,914 $5,909 $1,363 $34.09 Berkeley, CA $69,996 $5,833 $1,346 $33.65 Sitka, AK $68,866 $5,738 $1,324 $33.11 Sunnyvale, CA $68,011 $5,667 $1,307 $32.70 Fremont, CA $67,743 $5,645 $1,302 $32.57 San Francisco, CA $67,351 $5,612 $1,295 $32.38 Napa, CA $67,178 $5,598 $1,291 $32.30 Santa Clara, CA $67,138 $5,594 $1,291 $32.28 Livermore, CA $67,055 $5,587 $1,289 $32.24 San Jose, CA $66,998 $5,583 $1,288 $32.21

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Qc Lab Analyst Salary

Q: How much does a Qc Lab Analyst make?

The average annual pay for a qc lab analyst in the United States is $57,166 a year — that works out to approximately $27.48 an hour. The middle 80% of Qc Lab Analysts earn between $36,500 (10th percentile) and $86,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Qc Lab Analyst Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Qc Lab Analyst in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Chemistry Lab Supervisor at $16,354 (28.6%) above Qc Lab Analyst. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Chemistry Lab Supervisor $73,520 $6,126 $1,413 $35.35 Dental Laboratory Technician $57,819 $4,818 $1,111 $27.80 Clinical Laboratory Assistant $54,501 $4,541 $1,048 $26.20 Quality Lab Technician $47,039 $3,919 $904 $22.61 Quality Control Microbiology Technician $43,612 $3,634 $838 $20.97

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Qc Lab Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$57,166

Columbus

Ohio

$55,216

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How much does a Qc Lab Analyst make?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Qc Lab Analyst in the United States is $57,166 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,099/week or $4,763/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $99,500 and as low as $22,500, the majority of Qc Lab Analyst salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $68,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $86,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Qc Lab Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 27000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Qc Lab Analyst in your area makes on average $55,216 per year, or $1,950 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $57,166. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Qc Lab Analyst salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Qc Lab Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Qc Lab Analyst Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Qc Lab Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $11,700 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,748 (24.0%) above the $57,166 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Qc Lab Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Qc Lab Analyst role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$70,914	$5,909	$1,363	$34.09
Berkeley, CA	$69,996	$5,833	$1,346	$33.65
Sitka, AK	$68,866	$5,738	$1,324	$33.11
Sunnyvale, CA	$68,011	$5,667	$1,307	$32.70
Fremont, CA	$67,743	$5,645	$1,302	$32.57
San Francisco, CA	$67,351	$5,612	$1,295	$32.38
Napa, CA	$67,178	$5,598	$1,291	$32.30
Santa Clara, CA	$67,138	$5,594	$1,291	$32.28
Livermore, CA	$67,055	$5,587	$1,289	$32.24
San Jose, CA	$66,998	$5,583	$1,288	$32.21

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Qc Lab Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Qc Lab Analyst category.

For example Chemistry Lab Supervisor jobs pay as much as $16,354 (28.6%) more than the average Qc Lab Analyst salary of $57,166. If you're qualified, finding work as a Chemistry Lab Supervisor may help you make more money than that of the average Qc Lab Analyst position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Chemistry Lab Supervisor	$73,520	$6,126	$1,413	$35.35
Dental Laboratory Technician	$57,819	$4,818	$1,111	$27.80
Clinical Laboratory Assistant	$54,501	$4,541	$1,048	$26.20
Quality Lab Technician	$47,039	$3,919	$904	$22.61
Quality Control Microbiology Technician	$43,612	$3,634	$838	$20.97

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