Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Illinois earn a median salary of $47,772 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.7% vs the national median of $47,460. An estimated 29,060 inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,620 to $56,760 depending on location.
$47,772
Avg median salary in Illinois
$56,760
Highest paying metro
$44,620
Lowest paying metro
29,060
Employed in Illinois
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $56,760 | $44,490 | $56,760 | 450 |
| Peoria, IL | $54,490 | $44,770 | $61,570 | 1,000 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,350 | $38,540 | $60,030 | 250 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $47,330 | $39,130 | $59,010 | 21,380 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,740 | $40,630 | $52,540 | 940 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,520 | $38,540 | $58,450 | 190 |
| East Central Illinois | $46,370 | $39,510 | $51,200 | 1,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $46,270 | $37,090 | $58,660 | 200 |
| South Illinois | $45,970 | $43,640 | $56,560 | 850 |
| Northwest Illinois | $45,580 | $37,340 | $53,230 | 930 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,260 | $38,260 | $52,990 | 1,170 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,620 | $38,140 | $50,790 | 500 |