Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping in the U.S. is $46,380 ($22.30 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,380
- Mean annual wage
- $47,630
- Median hourly wage
- $22.30
- Employment
- 53,300
53,300 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,290 | $16.97 |
| 25th percentile | $39,180 | $18.84 |
| Median (50th) | $46,380 | $22.30 |
| 75th percentile | $54,850 | $26.37 |
| 90th percentile | $60,910 | $29.28 |
Highest-paying states for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $62,840 | 60 |
| Indiana | $57,210 | 2,590 |
| Oregon | $54,500 | 800 |
| New Mexico | $53,960 | 250 |
| Maine | $51,120 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $49,830 | 250 |
| Utah | $49,830 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,480 | 2,100 |
| Kentucky | $49,140 | 1,300 |
| Nebraska | $49,090 | 630 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $31,210 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $37,350 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $38,900 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $40,300 median annual wage
- Montana: $40,460 median annual wage
About this occupation
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.
Typical tasks
- Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
- Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
- Unload or unpack incoming shipments.
- Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.
- Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
- Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 8.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.5% |
| Associate's degree | 11.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.6% |
| Master's degree | 3.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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