Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $43,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 174 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 174 openings per year are projected for Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher. +15.5% Employment Change Employment for Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.5% between 2025 and 2030. $20.73 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $20.73/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.79, while experienced workers are paid $25.79. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,114 Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,287. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, All Other Industries, and Plastics Product Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher include Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, & Weigher is HS diploma or less. 30% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
