Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary (2025)
Based on 597,370 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,510 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $39,890 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $48,570 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $61,440 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $77,860 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$40K
Median
$49K
75th
$61K
90th
$78K
Highest Paying States for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $90,540 |
| Washington | $74,600 |
| Maryland | $65,920 |
| District of Columbia | $63,660 |
| Montana | $63,230 |
| Wyoming | $61,910 |
| Connecticut | $61,380 |
| Hawaii | $61,150 |
| Colorado | $60,840 |
| Rhode Island | $60,120 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $90,540 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $60,120 — a difference of $30,420. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 597,370 workers were employed as Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $53,450 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9061