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Quality Inspector Salary in Oregon (2026)
$26.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,504/year ($3,459/month) for a single filer
Quality Inspector pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,690 Quality Inspector jobs in Oregon (occupation code 51-9061, “Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Quality Inspector salary of $54,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,504 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $54,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,314 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,140 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,162 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,504 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,459 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Quality Inspector make in Oregon?
- The median Quality Inspector salary in Oregon is $54,120 per year ($26.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,750 and $65,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Quality Inspector in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $54,120, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $41,504 per year ($3,459 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Quality Inspector jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 5,690 Quality Inspector jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.