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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Oregon
$60,000 / year
≈ $5,000 per month · $28.85 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Oregon · median $56,000
25th percentile
$47,500Average
$60,00075th percentile
$68,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary by state
Alabama$46,000
Alaska$93,500
Arizona$59,500
Arkansas$48,000
California$61,500
Colorado$63,000
Connecticut$63,500
Delaware$59,000
District of Columbia$66,000
Florida$53,000
Georgia$51,500
Hawaii$63,500
Idaho$54,000
Illinois$54,000
Indiana$52,500
Iowa$56,000
Kansas$59,500
Kentucky$50,500
Louisiana$59,500
Maine$58,000
Maryland$68,000
Massachusetts$58,500
Michigan$48,500
Minnesota$59,500
Mississippi$47,000
Missouri$59,500
Montana$65,500
Nebraska$55,000
Nevada$62,000
New Hampshire$59,500
New Jersey$55,500
New Mexico$58,000
New York$56,500
North Carolina$50,500
North Dakota$60,000
Ohio$53,000
Oklahoma$56,000
Oregon$60,000
Pennsylvania$54,000
Rhode Island$62,000
South Carolina$51,500
South Dakota$51,500
Tennessee$50,000
Texas$53,000
Utah$56,000
Vermont$53,000
Virginia$55,000
Washington$77,000
West Virginia$54,000
Wisconsin$54,500
Wyoming$64,000

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.

Base salary
$55,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,000
9% of base
Total target cash
$60,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles: 25th $3,000 50th $5,000 75th $8,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers is a professional role within the function in the Production job family.

Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
  • Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
  • Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
  • Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
  • Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.

Top skills: Quality Control Analysis Writing Critical Thinking Speaking Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay by experience level
Entry level$37,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$50,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$63,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$80,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
69,900
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary by industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

63,910 workers

$66,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

57,860 workers

$62,000

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

47,990 workers

$55,000

Food Manufacturing

46,600 workers

$49,000

Administrative and Support Services

45,740 workers

$43,000

Employment Services

37,620 workers

$41,500

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

35,730 workers

$49,000

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

32,800 workers

$57,000

Chemical Manufacturing

32,480 workers

$60,000

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

31,350 workers

$59,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status

Core duties

  • Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
  • Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
  • Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
  • Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
  • Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.

FLSA classification (typical)

Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work

Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.

How this role compares

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pays 1% below the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).

Similar-paying roles in Production
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,000
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56,000
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,500
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,000
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,500
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$57,500
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,000
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,000
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52,500
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,500
Careers related to Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$77,000
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,000
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$74,000
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,500
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,000
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers make?

The average base salary for a Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in the United States is $55,500 per year, or about $26.68 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $41,500 and $63,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Production roles?

The Production job family averages $56,000 across 112 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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