SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Fond du Lac, WI the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers is $55,090 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $48,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fond du Lac, WI the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers is $55,090 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $48,570. Half of workers earn between $46,970 and $60,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,910 and the ninetieth at $63,360.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.1 of every thousand jobs. Oshkosh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 108th of 200 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,910 | −15.8% |
| 25th | $46,970 | −3.3% |
| Median (50th) | $55,090 | +13.4% |
| 75th | $60,260 | +24.1% |
| 90th | $63,360 | +30.5% |
| Mean | $55,000 | +13.2% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh | $57,260 | 620 | |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $56,120 | 740 | |
| 3 | Madison | $53,940 | 1,590 | |
| 4 | Wausau | $50,250 | 630 | |
| 5 | Eau Claire | $50,060 | 400 | |
| 6 | Racine | $50,030 | 790 | |
| 7 | Appleton | $49,930 | 980 | |
| 8 | Milwaukee | $49,180 | 4,230 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $48,780 | 1,080 | |
| 10 | Janesville | $48,320 | 530 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fond du Lac run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $55,090 goes as far as $58,544 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,544US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,090 a year, 13.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,910 to $63,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $57,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Fond du Lac, WI?
The median annual wage is $55,090, or $26.49 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 Fond du Lac, WI is 13.4% 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 Fond du Lac, WI earns more than $63,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,910 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 Oshkosh, at $57,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Fond du Lac, WI. 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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