SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Twin Falls, ID is $44,410 a year, trailing the national median of $48,570 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Twin Falls, ID is $44,410 a year, trailing the national median of $48,570 by 8.6%. Half of workers earn between $39,050 and $51,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,790 and the ninetieth at $63,130.
Coeur d'Alene leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 152nd of 227 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,790 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $39,050 | −19.6% |
| Median (50th) | $44,410 | −8.6% |
| 75th | $51,470 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $63,130 | +30.0% |
| Mean | $47,900 | −1.4% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $50,000 | 90 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $49,820 | 1,080 | |
| 3 | Pocatello | $49,310 | 90 | |
| 4 | Lewiston | $43,790 | 210 | |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $41,320 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $44,410 goes as far as $46,503 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,503US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,410 a year, 8.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,790 to $63,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $50,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $44,410, or $21.35 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 Twin Falls, ID is 8.6% lower. 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 Twin Falls, ID earns more than $63,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,790 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 Coeur d'Alene, at $50,000 per year.
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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