Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary
The median weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping salary in the United States is $46,380 per year ($22.30/hour). Salaries range from $35,290 at the entry level to $60,910+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 53,300 weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 4.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.30
per hour
Employment
53,300
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,290
25th percentile
$39,180
Median
$46,380
75th percentile
$54,850
90th percentile
$60,910
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-4.8%
Decline
Annual Openings
5,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$31K$63K■ No data
Top Paying States
Wyoming
$63K
+35%
Indiana
$57K
+23%
Oregon
$55K
+18%
New Mexico
$54K
+16%
Maine
$51K
+10%
Minnesota
$50K
+7%
Utah
$50K
+7%
Pennsylvania
$49K
+7%
Kentucky
$49K
+6%
Nebraska
$49K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $62,840 | +35.5% |
| Indiana | $57,210 | +23.4% |
| Oregon | $54,500 | +17.5% |
| New Mexico | $53,960 | +16.3% |
| Maine | $51,120 | +10.2% |
| Minnesota | $49,830 | +7.4% |
| Utah | $49,830 | +7.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $49,480 | +6.7% |
| Kentucky | $49,140 | +6.0% |
| Nebraska | $49,090 | +5.8% |
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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $61,940 | +33.5% |
| Boulder, CO | $60,940 | +31.4% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $60,770 | +31.0% |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $59,580 | +28.5% |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $58,690 | +26.5% |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $58,650 | +26.5% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $58,240 | +25.6% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $57,510 | +24.0% |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $56,560 | +21.9% |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $54,570 | +17.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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