Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,310 +6% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 1,050
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $50,310
    75th
    $75,050
    90th
    $80,500

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,680
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Southern Ohio is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Southern Ohio is 6% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.