Quality Control Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
Common Job Titles
- Quality Assurance Director (QA Director)
- Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager)
- Quality Control Manager (QC Manager)
- Quality Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Quality Control Systems Managers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
234,380
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $74,900. 25th percentile: U.S. $94,620. 50th percentile: U.S. $121,440. 75th percentile: U.S. $156,330. 90th percentile: U.S. $197,310. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $74,900 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $197,310 |
| Workers on average earn | $129,180 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Production and Processing4.1/5
- Education and Training4.1/5
- English Language4.1/5
- Chemistry3.9/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Atlassian JIRA
- Extensible markup language XML
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Java
- SAP software
- Selenium
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- ASI DATAMYTE GageMetrics
- ASI DATAMYTE QDA
- ASIDATAMYTE DataMetrics
- Abbott Informatics STARLIMS:LIMS
- CAMA Software Quality Collaboration By Design QCBD
- CEBOS MQ1 software
- Computing Solutions LabSoft LIMS
- Core Informatics Laboratory Information Management System LIMS
Tools & Equipment
- Automated diluters
- Automated microplate ELISA readers
- Cellular assay equipment
- Computer inkjet printers
- Electrophoresis equipment
- Fourier transfer infrared FTIR spectrometers
- Gas chromatography equipment
- Handheld data collectors