Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,650 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $66,060
Employed locally 2,500
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $41,910
    50th (median)
    $48,650
    75th
    $59,260
    90th
    $66,060

    Top-paying metros for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $124,590
    Alaska $98,800
    Lexington Park, MD $89,040
    Lake Charles, LA $85,920
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,910
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $73,520

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $47,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Kansas is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salaries?

    The median Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Kansas is 2.5% above the national median of $47,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,910.