SOC 51-9061 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers is $47,466 per year ($22.82/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $38,730 and $59,966 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $75,504 per year. There are approximately 591,180 inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.63 | $34,590 |
| P25 | $18.62 | $38,730 |
| P50MEDIAN | $22.82 | $47,466 |
| P75 | $28.83 | $59,966 |
| P90 | $36.30 | $75,504 |
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The national median salary for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers is $47,466 per year ($22.82/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $38,730 and $59,966 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers is $75,504 per year ($36.30/hr). The 75th percentile is $59,966 per year.
Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,590 per year ($16.63/hr). The 25th percentile is $38,730 per year.
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