SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — Longview
Longview-Kelso, WA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Longview, WA comes to $58,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,570 by 21.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Longview, WA comes to $58,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,570 by 21.4%. Pay ranges from under $39,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,410 to $63,710.
Employment stands at 190, or 4.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $76,800. Of the 198 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,160 | −19.4% |
| 25th | $45,410 | −6.5% |
| Median (50th) | $58,950 | +21.4% |
| 75th | $63,710 | +31.2% |
| 90th | $74,930 | +54.3% |
| Mean | $57,960 | +19.3% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $76,800 | 8,190 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $71,950 | 200 | |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $68,060 | 180 | |
| 4 | Olympia | $57,440 | 200 | |
| 5 | Spokane | $55,120 | 620 | |
| 6 | Walla Walla | $55,050 | 60 | |
| 7 | Bellingham | $49,230 | 270 | |
| 8 | Kennewick | $48,450 | 360 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $46,910 | 360 | |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $42,950 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Longview run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $58,950 buys what $55,093 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,093US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,950 a year, 21.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,160 to $74,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $76,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Longview, WA?
The median annual wage is $58,950, or $28.34 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 Longview, WA is 21.4% 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 Longview, WA earns more than $74,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,160 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 Seattle, at $76,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Longview, WA. 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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