SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Flagstaff, AZ is $65,840 per year, well above the national median of $48,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Flagstaff, AZ is $65,840 per year, well above the national median of $48,570. The gap of 35.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $44,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,260 to $68,510.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.0 of every thousand jobs. Tucson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 88th of 254 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,320 | −8.8% |
| 25th | $47,260 | −2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $65,840 | +35.6% |
| 75th | $68,510 | +41.1% |
| 90th | $73,070 | +50.4% |
| Mean | $61,510 | +26.6% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson | $59,080 | 1,340 | |
| 2 | Yuma | $58,840 | 480 | |
| 3 | Phoenix | $52,000 | 8,080 | |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $51,940 | 30 | |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $45,840 | 250 | |
| 6 | Prescott Valley | $45,350 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flagstaff sit close to the national average, so $65,840 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,382US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,840 a year, 35.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,320 to $73,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $59,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median annual wage is $65,840, or $31.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,570, so pay in Flagstaff, AZ is 35.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ earns more than $73,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tucson, at $59,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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