SOC 43-5111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Cincinnati, OH is $50,610 per year, 9.1% above the national median of $46,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Cincinnati, OH is $50,610 per year, 9.1% above the national median of $46,380. Half of workers earn between $42,340 and $61,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,290 and the ninetieth at $70,860.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Akron records the highest median at $61,940. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 402nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | −21.8% |
| 25th | $42,340 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $50,610 | +9.1% |
| 75th | $61,920 | +33.5% |
| 90th | $70,860 | +52.8% |
| Mean | $51,300 | +10.6% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $50,610 goes as far as $54,537 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,537US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,610 a year, 9.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,290 to $70,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Akron, at $61,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $50,610, or $24.33 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 $46,380, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 9.1% 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 Cincinnati, OH earns more than $70,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,290 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 Akron, at $61,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH. 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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