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

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

Median annual salary $48,910 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $117,750
Employed locally 120
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $40,440
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $64,710
    90th
    $117,750

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,130
    Production Workers, All Other $36,720
    Machinists $50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Northeast Louisiana is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 3.1% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,440.