SOC 43-5111 · May 2025 · United States
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping across the United States is $46,380 per year, measured over 53,300 jobs. The highest state median is in Wyoming, at $62,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Pay for this occupation varies by 101.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wyoming pays $62,840 and West Virginia pays $31,210.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $62,840 | 60 | |
| 2 | Indiana | $57,210 | 2,590 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $54,500 | 800 | |
| 4 | New Mexico | $53,960 | 250 | |
| 5 | Maine | $51,120 | 240 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $49,830 | 250 | |
| 7 | Utah | $49,830 | 270 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $49,480 | 2,100 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | $49,140 | 1,300 | |
| 10 | Nebraska | $49,090 | 630 |
States with the most Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,510 | $45,730 | |
| 2 | Texas | 4,460 | $47,710 | |
| 3 | Florida | 3,330 | $44,260 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 2,660 | $45,230 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 2,590 | $57,210 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 2,370 | $45,180 | |
| 7 | New York | 2,240 | $46,970 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 2,100 | $49,480 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 1,790 | $48,680 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 1,570 | $45,360 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | $61,940 | 180 |
| 2 | Boulder | $60,940 | 40 |
| 3 | Allentown | $60,770 | 250 |
| 4 | Lewiston | $59,580 | 40 |
| 5 | Weirton | $58,690 | 50 |
| 6 | Winchester | $58,650 | 50 |
| 7 | Albuquerque | $58,240 | 170 |
| 8 | Indianapolis | $57,510 | 1,510 |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $56,560 | 150 |
| 10 | Utica | $54,570 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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