Quality Control Analysts Salary in California
Quality Control Analysts in California earn a median of $78,350 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($62,280)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 10,090
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,640; the top 10% earn over $107,470. Nationally the range is $39,000 to $102,690.
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Quality Control Analysts pay in California
How much do quality control analysts make in California?
The median is $78,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,640 and the top 10% earn over $107,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for quality control analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 50 (+26% vs. the national median of $62,280). Living costs are not included.