Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,130 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $69,880
Employed locally 300
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $57,990
    90th
    $69,880

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,610
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $47,160
    Bakers $35,500
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Southwest Maine is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Southwest Maine is 2.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.