Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,290 | $16.97 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,380 | $22.30 |
| Mean (average) | $47,630 | $22.90 |
| 90th percentile | $60,910 | $29.28 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 51 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,010 | $31,800 | $60,120 | 780 | 1.08 |
| Alaska | $45,760 | $40,630 | $57,750 | 30 | 0.3 |
| Arizona | $45,790 | $37,300 | $57,810 | 650 | 0.58 |
| Arkansas | $45,490 | $35,640 | $52,000 | 1,100 | 2.47 |
| California | $45,730 | $37,490 | $59,990 | 7,510 | 1.2 |
| Colorado | $46,160 | $36,090 | $59,270 | 770 | 0.78 |
| Connecticut | $46,540 | $36,950 | $72,000 | 370 | 0.63 |
| Delaware | $46,120 | $34,690 | $62,170 | 280 | 1.65 |
| Florida | $44,260 | $33,770 | $58,530 | 3,330 | 0.98 |
| Georgia | $45,180 | $34,050 | $56,590 | 2,370 | 1.41 |
| Hawaii | $46,050 | $36,300 | $64,050 | 100 | 0.46 |
| Idaho | $43,720 | $34,570 | $50,830 | 140 | 0.49 |
| Illinois | $48,680 | $31,200 | $61,030 | 1,790 | 0.86 |
| Indiana | $57,210 | $39,760 | $59,750 | 2,590 | 2.36 |
| Iowa | $47,180 | $38,180 | $57,860 | 410 | 0.77 |
| Kansas | $45,760 | $32,840 | $58,060 | 670 | 1.37 |
| Kentucky | $49,140 | $37,700 | $61,450 | 1,300 | 1.89 |
| Louisiana | $48,890 | $33,870 | $60,960 | 380 | 0.57 |
| Maine | $51,120 | $46,660 | $62,360 | 240 | 1.1 |
| Maryland | $46,170 | $37,070 | $61,880 | 450 | 0.47 |
| Massachusetts | $46,880 | $39,800 | $59,700 | 850 | 0.68 |
| Michigan | $43,950 | $34,450 | $65,320 | 700 | 0.46 |
| Minnesota | $49,830 | $42,620 | $71,150 | 250 | 0.25 |
| Mississippi | $38,900 | $32,780 | $51,900 | 780 | 1.95 |
| Missouri | $46,220 | $35,300 | $59,770 | 970 | 0.96 |
| Montana | $40,460 | $34,430 | $50,410 | 230 | 1.34 |
| Nebraska | $49,090 | $37,450 | $61,290 | 630 | 1.79 |
| Nevada | $46,430 | $38,020 | $63,500 | 510 | 0.97 |
| New Hampshire | $44,830 | $37,720 | $61,700 | 380 | 1.63 |
| New Jersey | $47,640 | $35,820 | $72,310 | 1,380 | 0.94 |
| New Mexico | $53,960 | $32,130 | $58,240 | 250 | 0.85 |
| New York | $46,970 | $34,880 | $67,960 | 2,240 | 0.68 |
| North Carolina | $43,680 | $33,980 | $56,170 | 1,560 | 0.92 |
| North Dakota | Data unavailable | 110 | 0.74 | ||
| Ohio | $45,230 | $31,750 | $64,050 | 2,660 | 1.4 |
| Oklahoma | $37,350 | $29,330 | $59,150 | 710 | 1.22 |
| Oregon | $54,500 | $39,160 | $60,040 | 800 | 1.18 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,480 | $37,300 | $62,930 | 2,100 | 1.01 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,820 | $22,500 | $45,290 | 160 | 0.5 |
| Rhode Island | $40,300 | $37,950 | $48,940 | ||
| South Carolina | $45,760 | $34,620 | $56,270 | 940 | 1.19 |
| South Dakota | $44,430 | $30,380 | $49,370 | 330 | 2.09 |
| Tennessee | $47,330 | $35,370 | $56,460 | 1,040 | 0.93 |
| Texas | $47,710 | $34,870 | $59,140 | 4,460 | 0.93 |
| Utah | $49,830 | $37,330 | $59,970 | 270 | 0.45 |
| Vermont | $46,440 | $40,260 | $58,350 | 120 | 1.15 |
| Virginia | $45,360 | $32,130 | $59,510 | 1,570 | 1.11 |
| Washington | $48,920 | $37,640 | $65,700 | 790 | 0.65 |
| West Virginia | $31,210 | $27,190 | $46,140 | 330 | 1.37 |
| Wisconsin | $48,030 | $37,480 | $63,160 | 680 | 0.67 |
| Wyoming | $62,840 | $38,110 | $64,550 | 60 | 0.58 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 4,700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.5%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
- Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
- Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
- Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
- Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
- Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
- Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.
Technology skills
- Inventory management systems (in demand)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Oracle Database (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Email software
- IBM Notes
- Infor ERP Baan
- Infor XA
- Inventory software
- Materials resource planning MRP software
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Service Orientation, Quality Control Analysis, Persuasion, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Cycle Counter, Fluid Operator, Inventory Specialist, Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector), Scale Operator, Supply Clerk, Temperature Taker.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping make?
The national median annual wage for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping was $46,380 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,290 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $60,910. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping a growing career?
BLS projects employment of weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping to change -4.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 4,700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Wyoming ($62,840), Indiana ($57,210), Oregon ($54,500). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.