Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepings across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wyoming$55,950
- Minnesota$53,730
- Maine$53,310
- Indiana$53,250
- New Jersey$51,930
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$34,140
- Oklahoma$41,620
- Mississippi$41,680
- Montana$41,870
- Rhode Island$42,780
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $55,950 | $62,840 | $27 | +17.5% | 60 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $53,730 | $49,830 | $26 | +12.8% | 250 |
| 3 | Maine | $53,310 | $51,120 | $26 | +11.9% | 240 |
| 4 | Indiana | $53,250 | $57,210 | $26 | +11.8% | 2,590 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $51,930 | $47,640 | $25 | +9% | 1,380 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $51,470 | $49,480 | $25 | +8.1% | 2,100 |
| 7 | Oregon | $51,320 | $54,500 | $25 | +7.7% | 800 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $50,810 | $46,540 | $24 | +6.7% | 370 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $50,020 | $48,030 | $24 | +5% | 680 |
| 10 | Washington | $49,990 | $48,920 | $24 | +5% | 790 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $49,510 | $49,090 | $24 | +3.9% | 630 |
| 12 | Delaware | $49,290 | $46,120 | $24 | +3.5% | 280 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $49,270 | $53,960 | $24 | +3.4% | 250 |
| 14 | New York | $49,220 | $46,970 | $24 | +3.3% | 2,240 |
| 15 | Utah | $49,130 | $49,830 | $24 | +3.1% | 270 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $49,120 | $46,880 | $24 | +3.1% | 850 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $49,090 | $49,140 | $24 | +3.1% | 1,300 |
| 18 | Vermont | $48,620 | $46,440 | $23 | +2.1% | 120 |
| 19 | Nevada | $48,510 | $46,430 | $23 | +1.8% | 510 |
| 20 | Maryland | $48,500 | $46,170 | $23 | +1.8% | 450 |
| 21 | California | $48,330 | $45,730 | $23 | +1.5% | 7,510 |
| 22 | Illinois | $48,330 | $48,680 | $23 | +1.5% | 1,790 |
| 23 | Alaska | $48,120 | $45,760 | $23 | +1% | 30 |
| 24 | Ohio | $47,950 | $45,230 | $23 | +0.7% | 2,660 |
| 25 | Iowa | $47,870 | $47,180 | $23 | +0.5% | 410 |
| 26 | Texas | $47,710 | $47,710 | $23 | +0.2% | 4,460 |
| 27 | Colorado | $47,660 | $46,160 | $23 | +0.1% | 770 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $47,360 | $46,050 | $23 | -0.6% | 100 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $47,270 | $44,830 | $23 | -0.8% | 380 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $46,990 | $48,890 | $23 | -1.3% | 380 |
| 31 | Arizona | $46,690 | $45,790 | $22 | -2% | 650 |
| 32 | Missouri | $46,390 | $46,220 | $22 | -2.6% | 970 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $46,320 | $45,760 | $22 | -2.8% | 940 |
| 34 | Alabama | $46,030 | $46,010 | $22 | -3.4% | 780 |
| 35 | Michigan | $46,030 | $43,950 | $22 | -3.4% | 700 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $45,940 | $47,330 | $22 | -3.5% | 1,040 |
| 37 | Virginia | $45,770 | $45,360 | $22 | -3.9% | 1,570 |
| 38 | Kansas | $45,230 | $45,760 | $22 | -5% | 670 |
| 39 | Georgia | $44,810 | $45,180 | $22 | -5.9% | 2,370 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $44,330 | $43,680 | $21 | -6.9% | 1,560 |
| 41 | Florida | $44,120 | $44,260 | $21 | -7.4% | 3,330 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $43,950 | $45,490 | $21 | -7.7% | 1,100 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $43,590 | $44,430 | $21 | -8.5% | 330 |
| 44 | Idaho | $42,960 | $43,720 | $21 | -9.8% | 140 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $42,780 | $40,300 | $21 | -10.2% | — |
| 46 | Montana | $41,870 | $40,460 | $20 | -12.1% | 230 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $41,680 | $38,900 | $20 | -12.5% | 780 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $41,620 | $37,350 | $20 | -12.6% | 710 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $34,140 | $31,210 | $16 | -28.3% | 330 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 284 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $64,070 | $53,630 | 50 |
| 2 | Akron, OH | $61,940 | $57,230 | 180 |
| 3 | Boulder, CO | $60,940 | $57,840 | 40 |
| 4 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $60,770 | $56,940 | 250 |
| 5 | Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $60,760 | $51,980 | 60 |
| 6 | Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $60,000 | $55,570 | 130 |
| 7 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $59,580 | $57,420 | 40 |
| 8 | Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $58,690 | $53,430 | 50 |
| 9 | Winchester, VA-WV | $58,650 | $53,180 | 50 |
| 10 | Albuquerque, NM | $58,240 | $52,540 | 170 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepings (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telecommunications | $75,620 | $70,880 | 100 |
| 2 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $70,470 | $69,970 | 80 |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $70,470 | $69,970 | 80 |
| 4 | Sector 51 - Information | $58,820 | $60,530 | 160 |
| 5 | Building Finishing Contractors | $58,400 | $64,060 | 50 |
| 6 | Specialized Design Services | $57,510 | $54,590 | — |
| 7 | Technical and Trade Schools | $57,370 | $55,880 | 40 |
| 8 | Technical and Trade Schools, Privately Owned | $57,370 | $55,880 | 40 |
| 9 | Educational Services | $57,360 | $55,360 | 50 |
| 10 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $57,360 | $55,840 | 50 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $57,360 | $55,360 | 50 |
| 12 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $57,180 | $58,970 | 70 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping make in the U.S.?
The median weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping salary in the United States is $46,380 per year (mean $47,630), and about 80% earn between $35,290 and $60,910.
How much do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,630 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping at $55,950 per year (median $62,840).
What is the job outlook for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping?
Employment is projected to change -4.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 5,300 openings per year.