Quality Control Systems Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
Median pay: $126,060/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 17,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Stop production if serious product defects are present.
• Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
• Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
• Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
• Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
• Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
• Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.
What's the median pay for Quality Control Systems Managers?
The median pay for Quality Control Systems Managers is $126,060 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Quality Control Systems Managers?
Employment for Quality Control Systems Managers is projected to change +1.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Quality Control Systems Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Quality Control Systems Managers?
About 17,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.