Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary by State
Also called: Inspectors, Testers, and Weighers
The national median pay for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers is $48,570 a year. By state, it ranges from $40,010 in Alabama to $78,150 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,510
- 25th percentile
- $39,890
- Median
- $48,570
- 75th percentile
- $61,440
- Top 10%
- $77,860
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 597,370 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $78,150 | +61% | $49,500 | $142,430 | 300 |
| 2 | Washington | $64,420 | +33% | $40,830 | $115,240 | 12,010 |
| 3 | Maryland | $61,790 | +27% | $37,440 | $99,220 | 4,600 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $59,740 | +23% | $36,040 | $93,460 | 650 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $59,730 | +23% | $41,130 | $91,510 | 70 |
| 6 | Colorado | $58,350 | +20% | $43,690 | $82,420 | 5,220 |
| 7 | Montana | $58,070 | +20% | $37,470 | $101,260 | 580 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $57,900 | +19% | $39,370 | $98,990 | 990 |
| 9 | Delaware | $57,190 | +18% | $37,570 | $80,650 | 1,020 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $57,170 | +18% | $42,030 | $76,510 | 9,710 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $57,090 | +18% | $38,500 | $94,270 | 7,460 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $54,940 | +13% | $37,400 | $88,710 | 1,790 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $54,800 | +13% | $41,660 | $77,520 | 3,050 |
| 14 | Missouri | $54,420 | +12% | $36,630 | $78,410 | 12,480 |
| 15 | California | $54,300 | +12% | $38,750 | $88,210 | 61,130 |
| 16 | Oregon | $54,120 | +11% | $38,340 | $82,270 | 5,690 |
| 17 | Kansas | $53,680 | +11% | $37,800 | $80,910 | 9,300 |
| 18 | Maine | $53,570 | +10% | $34,200 | $79,730 | 1,800 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $52,270 | +8% | $38,140 | $76,330 | 10,650 |
| 20 | Arizona | $52,100 | +7% | $39,210 | $77,720 | 11,120 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $51,270 | +6% | $39,130 | $66,110 | 3,350 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $50,820 | +5% | $40,500 | $81,560 | 1,800 |
| 23 | Iowa | $50,740 | +4% | $39,160 | $71,240 | 7,230 |
| 24 | New York | $49,990 | +3% | $37,190 | $77,930 | 19,790 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $49,630 | +2% | $35,680 | $75,980 | 7,430 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $49,610 | +2% | $37,290 | $69,270 | 17,670 |
| 27 | Virginia | $49,590 | +2% | $36,210 | $76,390 | 9,830 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $49,500 | +2% | $36,080 | $81,340 | 1,550 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $49,490 | +2% | $35,220 | $94,450 | 8,110 |
| 30 | Nevada | $49,280 | +1% | $35,530 | $98,700 | 4,040 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $49,140 | +1% | $35,740 | $77,330 | 12,280 |
| 32 | Utah | $48,910 | +1% | $37,640 | $77,930 | 6,630 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $48,320 | −1% | $35,720 | $73,890 | 25,870 |
| 34 | Illinois | $47,920 | −1% | $36,220 | $75,030 | 31,700 |
| 35 | Indiana | $47,900 | −1% | $35,590 | $72,860 | 24,790 |
| 36 | Florida | $47,540 | −2% | $33,040 | $75,550 | 22,630 |
| 37 | Ohio | $47,360 | −2% | $35,680 | $73,840 | 32,060 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $47,240 | −3% | $37,930 | $64,070 | 1,090 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $47,010 | −3% | $30,500 | $80,930 | 2,720 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $46,890 | −3% | $35,010 | $70,430 | 13,360 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $46,430 | −4% | $31,590 | $71,770 | 19,700 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $46,280 | −5% | $34,460 | $66,330 | 12,880 |
| 43 | Texas | $46,210 | −5% | $32,200 | $78,560 | 56,390 |
| 44 | Vermont | $46,210 | −5% | $38,500 | $72,740 | 900 |
| 45 | Georgia | $46,130 | −5% | $33,860 | $71,450 | 19,980 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $45,760 | −6% | $34,110 | $66,340 | 17,140 |
| 47 | Idaho | $45,130 | −7% | $34,790 | $83,370 | 2,900 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $44,570 | −8% | $33,890 | $61,910 | 5,880 |
| 49 | Michigan | $44,490 | −8% | $34,240 | $64,010 | 27,980 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $40,670 | −16% | $30,840 | $65,480 | 6,970 |
| 51 | Alabama | $40,010 | −18% | $28,130 | $63,060 | 13,120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary questions
Which state pays inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $78,150 a year (+61% vs. the national median of $48,570). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers the least?
Alabama, with a median of $40,010 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers work?
California has the most jobs, about 61,130, with a median of $54,300.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.