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Quality Control Analysts in Iowa

Quality control analysts test raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality standards. They work in manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical companies, food production plants, and other industries where product quality is critical In Iowa the median pay is $50,480 a year, 19% below the national median of $62,280.

$50,480median pay in Iowa, per year
$39,790–$65,020middle half earn
420employed in Iowa
$62,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa

8open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Iowa or remote
3employers hiring
6posted in the last 7 days
ND · MA · WVwhere most openings are

Openings in Iowa and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Quality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionMonitoringActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingWritingCritical ThinkingOperations Monitoring

Knowledge areas

Mathematics (knowledge)Production and ProcessingChemistryEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 19-4099.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.