Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in California
Also called: Inspectors, Testers, and Weighers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in California earn a median of $54,300 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($48,570)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 61,130
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,750; the top 10% earn over $88,210. Nationally the range is $35,510 to $77,860.
States ranked near California
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay in California
How much do inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers make in California?
The median is $54,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,750 and the top 10% earn over $88,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $48,570). Living costs are not included.