SOC 519061

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

National Median

$47,460

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$47,460

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,590

Experienced (90th pct)

$75,510

Total Employed

591,180

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,590 - $38,740
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,740 - $59,970
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$59,970 - $75,510

Highest Paying Locations for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$124,590

+162.5% vs national

Alaska

$98,800

+108.2% vs national

Lexington Park, MD

$89,040

+87.6% vs national

Lake Charles, LA

$85,920

+81.0% vs national

Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area

$76,910

+62.1% vs national

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$124,590	110
Alaska	$98,800	220
Lexington Park, MD	$89,040	80
Lake Charles, LA	$85,920	450
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$76,910	520
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$73,520	940
District of Columbia	$70,030	110
Anchorage, AK	$69,100	80
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$69,010	200
Billings, MT	$68,000	170
Wichita, KS	$67,880	3,360
Barnstable Town, MA	$66,410	90
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$64,900	150
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$64,580	220
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area	$63,910	40
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$63,030	80
Flagstaff, AZ	$62,800	220
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$62,480	7,700
Baton Rouge, LA	$62,400	1,440
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$62,380	590
Wildwood-The Villages, FL	$62,170	60
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$61,930	1,380
Bismarck, ND	$61,840	110
Cheyenne, WY	$61,780	110
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$61,590	1,450
Lima, OH	$61,440	400
Savannah, GA	$60,780	800
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV	$60,670	120
Boulder, CO	$60,650	780
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL	$60,590	170
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$60,480	1,460
Bloomington, IN	$60,220	610
Lawton, OK	$60,110	200
Ames, IA	$59,950	220
Wyoming	$59,930	960
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$59,330	190
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH	$59,320	140
Kansas City, MO-KS	$59,190	4,690
Helena, MT	$59,000	60
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$58,950	6,860
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$58,710	2,250
Maryland	$58,710	4,100
Bozeman, MT	$58,650	60
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$58,460	5,230
Washington	$58,450	12,090
Duluth, MN-WI	$58,370	230
Rochester, MN	$58,350	160
Longview-Kelso, WA	$58,290	190
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$58,240	630
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$58,180	2,290

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers?

The national median annual salary for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers is $47,460, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $124,590.

How much can an experienced Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers make?

Top-earning Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss (90th percentile) make $75,510 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.