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Quality Control Analysts

Median Salary
58,350
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$32,950

10%

$58,350

Median

$79,740

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    37%

  • Bachelor's degree

    27%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    9%

  • Some college

    8%

  • Less than high school

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Chemical Process Technology
  • Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Production and Processing
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.