Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Look for defects or problems in raw or manufactured materials.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $23.89 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -12.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Quality Technician Picker/Packer Quality Auditor See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers *
U S |
$17.85 | $22 | $27.81 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$20.21 | $23.89 | $29.03 |
Central Minnesota |
$19.32 | $23.05 | $28.4 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.94 | $25.73 | $31.72 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.72 | $23.73 | $26.36 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.31 | $23.2 | $25.83 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.72 | $21.92 | $24.67 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$21.44 | $24.32 | $29.95 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 9930 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers most often work?
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Food Manufacturing
- Administrative and Support Services
- Machinery Manufacturing
Current Demand
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