Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Iowa earn a median salary of $49,612 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.5% vs the national median of $47,460. An estimated 7,630 inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $46,020 to $59,950 depending on location.
$49,612
Avg median salary in Iowa
$59,950
Highest paying metro
$46,020
Lowest paying metro
7,630
Employed in Iowa
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $59,950 | $48,910 | $64,400 | 220 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $50,870 | $47,220 | $55,950 | 430 |
| Waterloo, IA | $49,220 | $48,650 | $61,600 | 770 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,200 | $45,770 | $57,680 | 980 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,180 | $41,240 | $58,490 | 770 |
| Southwest Iowa | $48,920 | $45,160 | $57,910 | 350 |
| Southeast Iowa | $48,910 | $43,720 | $59,870 | 1,350 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $48,460 | $41,930 | $58,820 | 970 |
| Dubuque, IA | $48,270 | $46,260 | $52,370 | 240 |
| Northeast Iowa | $48,250 | $41,620 | $58,610 | 510 |
| Northwest Iowa | $48,090 | $45,730 | $56,560 | 800 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,020 | $44,700 | $56,980 | 240 |