Quality Control Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
SOC: 11-3051.01
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
| 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 AcrobatAtlassian JIRAExtensible markup language XMLLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle JavaSAP softwareSeleniumStructured query language SQL
Technology Skills
ASI DATAMYTE GageMetricsASI DATAMYTE QDAASIDATAMYTE DataMetricsAbbott Informatics STARLIMS:LIMSCAMA Software Quality Collaboration By Design QCBDCEBOS MQ1 softwareComputing Solutions LabSoft LIMSCore Informatics Laboratory Information Management System LIMS
Tools & Equipment
Automated dilutersAutomated microplate ELISA readersCellular assay equipmentComputer inkjet printersElectrophoresis equipmentFourier transfer infrared FTIR spectrometersGas chromatography equipmentHandheld data collectors