Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Hourly Pay
As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers in the United States was $23.35, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $17.07 |
| 25th | $19.18 |
| Median | $23.35 |
| 75th | $29.54 |
| 90th | $37.44 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.35; the mean hourly wage is $25.70.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.07 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $37.44 per hour.