Quality Control Analysts
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
Median pay: $62,280/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: +3.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 10,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
What's the median pay for Quality Control Analysts?
The median pay for Quality Control Analysts is $62,280 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Quality Control Analysts?
Employment for Quality Control Analysts is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Quality Control Analysts?
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Quality Control Analysts?
About 10,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.