Occupation Salary Profile

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

SOC Code: 51-9061

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

National Median (BLS)
$65,460
▲ +7.31% Nominal +3.92% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$67,950
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
2,560
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $41,200
25th Percentile $51,720
National Median (50th Percentile) $65,460
75th Percentile $78,150
90th Percentile $98,600
P10: $41,200 P50 (Median): $65,460 P90: $98,600