Career Profile Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $42,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications. General Information Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 173 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 173 openings per year are projected for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers. +4.4% Employment Change Employment for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 4.4% between 2023 and 2028. $20.34 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $20.34/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.37, while experienced workers are paid $27.38. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,264 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,319. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Plastics Product Manufacturing, and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers include Production and Processing, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers is HS diploma or less. 1% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
