SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Muskegon, MI is $58,850 per year, 21.2% 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 Muskegon, MI is $58,850 per year, 21.2% above the national median of $48,570. Half of workers earn between $44,810 and $60,320. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,020 and the ninetieth at $60,320.
Employment stands at 740, or 11.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Battle Creek records the highest median at $48,440. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 112th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $44,810 | −7.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,850 | +21.2% |
| 75th | $60,320 | +24.2% |
| 90th | $60,320 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $53,590 | +10.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek | $48,440 | 360 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $47,880 | 770 | |
| 3 | Saginaw | $47,780 | 350 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $47,440 | 880 | |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | $46,060 | 800 | |
| 6 | Bay City | $45,910 | 120 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $45,460 | 500 | |
| 8 | Detroit | $45,400 | 10,610 | |
| 9 | Traverse City | $44,190 | 220 | |
| 10 | Niles | $43,870 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $58,850 goes as far as $61,175 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,175US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,850 a year, 21.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,020 to $60,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Battle Creek, at $48,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $58,850, or $28.29 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 Muskegon, MI is 21.2% 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 Muskegon, MI earns more than $60,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,020 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 Battle Creek, at $48,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 740 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, MI. 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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