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

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

Median annual salary $48,180 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $36,820
90th percentile $68,180
Employed locally 110
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,820
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $60,850
    90th
    $68,180

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,040
    Machinists $60,860
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $37,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,980
    Bakers $39,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Massachusetts is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Massachusetts is 1.5% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn around $36,820 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.