Quality Control Inspector Iii

Quality Control Inspector Iii Salary

$24.5K

$40.5K

$69.5K

$44,668

/year

$21.48

/hour

Quality Control Inspector Iii Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,668

Columbus

Ohio

$43,145

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    How much does a Quality Control Inspector Iii make?

    As of Aug 20, 2026, the average annual pay for a Quality Control Inspector Iii in the United States is $44,668 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $859/week or $3,722/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Quality Control Inspector Iii salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Quality Control Inspector Iii varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Quality Control Inspector Iii in your area makes on average $43,145 per year, or $1,523 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,668. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Quality Control Inspector Iii salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Quality Control Inspector Iii jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Quality Control Inspector Iii on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Quality Control Inspector Iii Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Quality Control Inspector Iii job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Carcross, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $16,780 (37.6%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $17,027 (38.1%) above the $44,668 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Quality Control Inspector Iii appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Whitehorse, YT, and West Kelowna, BC, , 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 Quality Control Inspector Iii role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Whitehorse, YT

    $61,695

    $29.66

    Carcross, YT

    $61,659

    $29.64

    Haines Junction, YT

    $61,448

    $29.54

    North Cowichan, BC

    $61,267

    $29.46

    Oak Bay, BC

    $60,921

    $29.29

    Victoria, BC

    $60,663

    $29.16

    Alberton, PE

    $60,097

    $28.89

    Saint John, NB

    $59,541

    $28.63

    Kelowna, BC

    $59,416

    $28.57

    West Kelowna, BC

    $59,405

    $28.56

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Quality Control Inspector Iii Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Quality Control Inspector Iii category.

    For example Environmental Inspector jobs pay as much as $19,412 (43.5%) more than the average Quality Control Inspector Iii salary of $44,668. If you're qualified, finding work as a Environmental Inspector may help you make more money than that of the average Quality Control Inspector Iii position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Environmental Inspector

    $64,080

    $30.81

    Aerospace Inspector

    $56,905

    $27.36

    Material Inspector

    $46,503

    $22.36

    Receiving Inspector

    $43,760

    $21.04

    Manufacturing Inspector

    $41,779

    $20.09

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    Infographic detailing Quality Control Inspector Iii salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,668 per year or $21.48 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.