SOC 43-5111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping — Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
In Southern Michigan, MI the median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping reaches $60,760 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southern Michigan, MI the median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping reaches $60,760 a year. That is 31.0% more than the national median of $46,380. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,580 and $60,760. The lowest tenth earn under $33,980, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,760.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,120. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 136th of 361 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,980 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $37,580 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $60,760 | +31.0% |
| 75th | $60,760 | +31.0% |
| 90th | $60,760 | +31.0% |
| Mean | $51,980 | +12.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $46,120 | 290 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $45,770 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,760 goes as far as $63,160 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,160US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,760 a year, 31.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,980 to $60,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $46,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Southern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $60,760, or $29.21 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 Southern Michigan, MI is 31.0% 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 Southern Michigan, MI earns more than $60,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,980 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 Detroit, at $46,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Southern Michigan, 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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