Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary in 2026

    SOC: 43-5111.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $45,650
    per year
    Salary Range
    $35K – $60K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    49,720
    employed
    Job Growth
    -4.8%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeepings Make?

    Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeepings earn a median annual salary of $45,650 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $34,580 at the 10th percentile to $60,120 at the 90th percentile — a range of $25,540. The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $51,720.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$34,580
    25th percentile$38,650
    Median (50th)$45,650
    75th percentile$53,060
    90th percentile$60,120
    10th: $34,580Median: $45,65090th: $60,120
    Section 02

    Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Wyomingtop$51,720
    Indiana$51,550
    Washington$51,150
    Virginia$51,100
    Vermont$48,690
    New Mexico$48,520
    Colorado$48,320
    Wisconsin$48,180
    Kansas$47,680
    Minnesota$47,610
    New York$47,600
    Illinois$47,480
    Texas$47,410
    Connecticut$47,290
    Pennsylvania$47,200
    Tennessee$47,100
    Michigan$47,030
    New Jersey$46,850
    Utah$46,530
    California$46,080
    Maine$46,030
    Massachusetts$45,960
    Missouri$45,840
    Oregon$45,760
    Nevada$45,610
    Nebraska$45,520
    South Carolina$45,450
    Hawaii$45,440
    Iowa$45,300
    Maryland$44,780
    Ohio$44,640
    North Dakota$44,540
    Arizona$43,870
    Alabama$43,760
    Georgia$43,350
    Florida$43,240
    South Dakota$43,170
    Louisiana$42,490
    Rhode Island$42,270
    Oklahoma$41,750
    Montana$41,260
    Kentucky$41,070
    Arkansas$40,690
    Idaho$39,970
    New Hampshire$39,360
    North Carolina$39,160
    Mississippi$37,690
    West Virginia$30,420
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeepings

    Winchester, VA-WV
    Highest paying
    $60,450
    top metro salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA
    $57,520
    $-2,930 vs highest
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
    $56,940
    $-3,510 vs highest
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
    $56,280
    $-4,170 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $55,880
    $-4,570 vs highest
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $52,600
    $-7,850 vs highest
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
    $52,110
    $-8,340 vs highest
    Albuquerque, NM
    $51,700
    $-8,750 vs highest
    Section 04

    Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$34,580 – $38,650
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$45,650
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$53,060
    Senior (15+ yrs)$60,120+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeepings in Winchester, VA-WV earn $60,450 — $14,800 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($53,060) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 43-5111.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.