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Quality Inspector Salary in Maryland (2026)
$29.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,105/year ($4,092/month) for a single filer
Quality Inspector pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,600 Quality Inspector jobs in Maryland (occupation code 51-9061, “Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Quality Inspector salary of $61,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,105 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,235 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,727 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,723 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,105 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,092 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Quality Inspector make in Maryland?
- The median Quality Inspector salary in Maryland is $61,790 per year ($29.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,760 and $82,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Quality Inspector in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $61,790, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $49,105 per year ($4,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Quality Inspector jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,600 Quality Inspector jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.