- Open jobs
- 4
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $18.73/hour
- Pay range
- $16.00 – $22.00/hour
- Median wage in Tennessee (BLS)
- $22.00/hour
Quality Inspector pay in Tennessee
The median wage for Quality Inspector jobs in Tennessee is $22.00 per hour ($45,760 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $18.73/hour, from $16.00 to $22.00. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Quality Inspector jobs in Tennessee
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| NEXTAFF | 2 | $19.73/hr |
| Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) | 1 | $16.00/hr |
| Shiftfillers | 1 | $20.00/hr |
Cities with the most Quality Inspector jobs
Oak Ridge (1), Portland (1), Lebanon (1), Chattanooga (1)
FAQ
How much does a Quality Inspector make in Tennessee?
The median wage for Quality Inspector jobs in Tennessee is $22.00 per hour (about $45,760 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Quality Inspector jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $18.73 per hour.
How many Quality Inspector jobs are open in Tennessee?
4 Quality Inspector jobs from 3 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.