Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping earn a median $46,380 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$46,380
$22.30 per hour
Range
$35,290 – $60,910
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
53,300
across the U.S.
▲1.6%
Pay trend: The median for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping in the U.S. rose from $45,650 (May 2024) to $46,380 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.8%.
What weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping do
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -4.8% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 4,700
Employment of weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping is projected to shrink 4.8% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,446
per year · effective tax rate 14.9%
$3,287Monthly
$1,644Twice a month
$1,517Every 2 weeks
$18.96Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,386
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,876
- Medicare (1.45%)$673
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,446
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,290 | $16.97 | $30,536 |
| 25th percentile | $39,180 | $18.84 | $33,661 |
| Median (50th) | $46,380 | $22.30 | $39,446 |
| 75th percentile | $54,850 | $26.37 | $46,252 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,910 | $29.28 | $51,121 |
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $62,840 | +21.5% | $52,672 | $38,110 – $64,550 | 60 |
| Indiana | $57,210 | +11.0% | $46,490 | $39,760 – $59,750 | 2,590 |
| Oregon | $54,500 | +19.1% | $42,032 | $39,160 – $60,040 | 800 |
| New Mexico | $53,960 | +11.2% | $44,166 | $32,130 – $58,240 | 250 |
| Maine | $51,120 | +11.1% | $40,986 | $46,660 – $62,360 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $49,830 | +4.7% | $40,353 | $42,620 – $71,150 | 250 |
| Utah | $49,830 | +7.1% | $40,942 | $37,330 – $59,970 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,480 | +4.8% | $40,418 | $37,300 – $62,930 | 2,100 |
| Kentucky | $49,140 | +19.6% | $40,062 | $37,700 – $61,450 | 1,300 |
| Nebraska | $49,090 | +7.8% | $40,270 | $37,450 – $61,290 | 630 |
| Washington | $48,920 | −4.4% | $41,487 | $37,640 – $65,700 | 790 |
| Louisiana | $48,890 | +15.1% | $40,383 | $33,870 – $60,960 | 380 |
| Illinois | $48,680 | +2.5% | $39,030 | $31,200 – $61,030 | 1,790 |
| Wisconsin | $48,030 | −0.3% | $39,440 | $37,480 – $63,160 | 680 |
| Texas | $47,710 | +0.6% | $40,515 | $34,870 – $59,140 | 4,460 |
| New Jersey | $47,640 | +1.7% | $39,374 | $35,820 – $72,310 | 1,380 |
| Tennessee | $47,330 | +0.5% | $40,210 | $35,370 – $56,460 | 1,040 |
| Iowa | $47,180 | +4.2% | $38,948 | $38,180 – $57,860 | 410 |
| New York | $46,970 | −1.3% | $37,981 | $34,880 – $67,960 | 2,240 |
| Massachusetts | $46,880 | +2.0% | $37,724 | $39,800 – $59,700 | 850 |
| Connecticut | $46,540 | −1.6% | $38,406 | $36,950 – $72,000 | 370 |
| Vermont | $46,440 | −4.6% | $38,373 | $40,260 – $58,350 | 120 |
| Nevada | $46,430 | +1.8% | $39,487 | $38,020 – $63,500 | 510 |
| Missouri | $46,220 | +0.8% | $38,083 | $35,300 – $59,770 | 970 |
| Maryland | $46,170 | +3.1% | $37,448 | $37,070 – $61,880 | 450 |
| Colorado | $46,160 | −4.5% | $37,947 | $36,090 – $59,270 | 770 |
| Delaware | $46,120 | — | $37,355 | $34,690 – $62,170 | 280 |
| Hawaii | $46,050 | +1.3% | $37,182 | $36,300 – $64,050 | 100 |
| Alabama | $46,010 | +5.1% | $37,114 | $31,800 – $60,120 | 780 |
| Arizona | $45,790 | +4.4% | $38,036 | $37,300 – $57,810 | 650 |
| Alaska | $45,760 | — | $38,948 | $40,630 – $57,750 | 30 |
| Kansas | $45,760 | −4.0% | $37,194 | $32,840 – $58,060 | 670 |
| South Carolina | $45,760 | +0.7% | $37,360 | $34,620 – $56,270 | 940 |
| California | $45,730 | −0.8% | $37,511 | $37,490 – $59,990 | 7,510 |
| Arkansas | $45,490 | +11.8% | $37,170 | $35,640 – $52,000 | 1,100 |
| Virginia | $45,360 | −11.2% | $36,833 | $32,130 – $59,510 | 1,570 |
| Ohio | $45,230 | +1.3% | $38,061 | $31,750 – $64,050 | 2,660 |
| Georgia | $45,180 | +4.2% | $36,760 | $34,050 – $56,590 | 2,370 |
| New Hampshire | $44,830 | +13.9% | $38,201 | $37,720 – $61,700 | 380 |
| South Dakota | $44,430 | +2.9% | $37,880 | $30,380 – $49,370 | 330 |
| Florida | $44,260 | +2.4% | $37,743 | $33,770 – $58,530 | 3,330 |
| Michigan | $43,950 | −6.5% | $35,877 | $34,450 – $65,320 | 700 |
| Idaho | $43,720 | +9.4% | $36,100 | $34,570 – $50,830 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $43,680 | +11.5% | $36,043 | $33,980 – $56,170 | 1,560 |
| Montana | $40,460 | −1.9% | $33,545 | $34,430 – $50,410 | 230 |
| Rhode Island | $40,300 | −4.7% | $33,667 | $37,950 – $48,940 | — |
| Mississippi | $38,900 | +3.2% | $32,612 | $32,780 – $51,900 | 780 |
| Oklahoma | $37,350 | −10.5% | $31,055 | $29,330 – $59,150 | 710 |
| West Virginia | $31,210 | +2.6% | $26,451 | $27,190 – $46,140 | 330 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping make?
The national median salary for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping is $46,380 a year ($22.30 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,290 and the top 10% earn over $60,910. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping the most?
Wyoming has the highest median pay at $62,840.
How many weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping are there in the U.S.?
About 53,300 people work as weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping nationwide.