Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,870 -43.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.92
10th percentile $21,470
90th percentile $40,350
Employed locally 360
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,470
    25th
    $24,860
    50th (median)
    $26,870
    75th
    $31,430
    90th
    $40,350

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $36,270
    Bakers $21,000
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $20,470
    Production Workers, All Other $23,230
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $21,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Puerto Rico is $12.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Puerto Rico is 43.4% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn around $21,470 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,860.