Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,870 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $24,050
90th percentile $51,670
Employed locally 2,130
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,050
    25th
    $30,180
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $41,040
    90th
    $51,670

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,600
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Northeast Alabama is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Northeast Alabama is 24.4% below 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn around $24,050 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,180.