There are currently an estimated 83,200 quality control inspectors in the United States. The quality control inspector job market is expected to grow by 3.5% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are quality control inspectors?
CareerExplorer rates quality control inspectors with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 3,000 quality control inspectors.
What’s the supply of quality control inspectors?
The quality control inspector industry is concentrated in California, Texas, New York
Quality Control Inspector job market by state
| State Name | Employed Quality Control Inspectors |
|---|---|
| California | 10,090 |
| Texas | 9,170 |
| New York | 7,390 |
| Maryland | 3,510 |
| Virginia | 2,710 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,630 |
| North Carolina | 2,310 |
| Georgia | 2,230 |
| Tennessee | 2,150 |
| New Jersey | 2,140 |
| Missouri | 2,100 |
| Colorado | 1,860 |
| Florida | 1,830 |
| Oregon | 1,690 |
| Louisiana | 1,610 |
| Minnesota | 1,350 |
| South Carolina | 1,290 |
| Massachusetts | 1,140 |
| Wisconsin | 1,070 |
| Hawaii | 1,050 |
| Michigan | 1,040 |
| Ohio | 1,020 |
| Washington | 980 |
| Kansas | 880 |
| Illinois | 750 |
| Indiana | 750 |
| Idaho | 550 |
| Oklahoma | 460 |
| Arizona | 420 |
| Iowa | 420 |
| Maine | 390 |
| New Hampshire | 360 |
| Arkansas | 350 |
| Nevada | 350 |
| Alabama | 350 |
| Mississippi | 330 |
| Kentucky | 320 |
| Connecticut | 320 |
| Nebraska | 300 |
| West Virginia | 230 |
| Wyoming | 220 |
| Rhode Island | 210 |
| New Mexico | 180 |
| North Dakota | 180 |
| Alaska | 170 |
| Vermont | 160 |
| District of Columbia | 150 |
| Montana | 130 |
| Delaware | 90 |
| South Dakota | 60 |