SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · United States
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers across the United States is $48,570 per year, measured over 597,370 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $78,150.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Pay for this occupation varies by 95.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $78,150 and Alabama pays $40,010.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $78,150 | 300 | |
| 2 | Washington | $64,420 | 12,010 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $61,790 | 4,600 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $59,740 | 650 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $59,730 | 70 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $58,350 | 5,220 | |
| 7 | Montana | $58,070 | 580 | |
| 8 | Wyoming | $57,900 | 990 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $57,190 | 1,020 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $57,170 | 9,710 |
States with the most Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 61,130 | $54,300 | |
| 2 | Texas | 56,390 | $46,210 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 32,060 | $47,360 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 31,700 | $47,920 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 27,980 | $44,490 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 25,870 | $48,320 | |
| 7 | Indiana | 24,790 | $47,900 | |
| 8 | Florida | 22,630 | $47,540 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 19,980 | $46,130 | |
| 10 | New York | 19,790 | $49,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $92,000 | 100 |
| 2 | Seattle | $76,800 | 8,190 |
| 3 | Savannah | $72,800 | 1,110 |
| 4 | Bremerton | $71,950 | 200 |
| 5 | Anchorage | $71,470 | 80 |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $68,060 | 180 |
| 7 | Flagstaff | $65,840 | 270 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $63,910 | 90 |
| 9 | Lake Charles | $63,570 | 490 |
| 10 | Gulfport | $63,520 | 600 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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