A market inspector checks on the quality of a company’s goods and services, making sure they are fit for distribution. Market inspectors are often referred to as quality assurance (QA) or quality control (QC) inspectors.

Basics

Market inspectors spend a large amount of time analyzing products and the companies that make them. This might include monitoring workers as they manufacture items as well as observing the finished product, to make sure it meets industry standards.

Skills

Market inspectors must be highly analytical and possess exceptional communication skills. They must know the ins and outs of their field, including understanding what makes a quality product, and the steps needed to improve or replace it, if necessary.

Qualifications

Requirements to become a market inspector vary considerably by industry and responsibilities. Most companies favor inspectors with a bachelor’s degree in business or related courses.

Wages

According to PayScale.com, those with the title of QA inspector earned anywhere from $30,000 to more than $51,000 per year in September 2010.