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Avg. salary range
$62k–$69k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A quality control analyst is someone who checks products to make sure they meet certain standards and are safe to use. They test materials and finished products—like food, medicines, or manufactured goods—to make sure everything is made correctly and works the way it should. This might include running lab tests, measuring ingredients, or inspecting items for defects. Quality control analysts often work in laboratories, factories, or production facilities. They carefully record their results and report any problems so they can be fixed. This career is a good fit for students who enjoy science, paying attention to details, and solving problems, since even small mistakes can make a big difference in product quality.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Quality Control
Are you good at responding to feedback? Are you able to repeat a task with consistent results?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$48,200
Average
$63,000
High
$70,700
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long but times vary. Shifts are usually 5 days a week but are not limited to weekdays.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$64,400
Overall Rank
136th
out of 199 careers
In STEM
18th
out of 19 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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