Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary
in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Middle 50%
- $40,110–$60,250
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #202 of 417
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro earn a median of $48,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,560 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $48,570 and 2% above the OH statewide median of $47,360. It ranks #202 of 417 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,560 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lima, OH | $57,990 |
| Sandusky, OH | $56,750 |
| Springfield, OH | $56,310 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $49,920 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $49,220 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,020 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,650 |
| Akron, OH | $47,780 |
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Questions
What is the average Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers salary in Cincinnati?
The BLS median is $48,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,560 jobs pay between $40,110 and $60,250. The 10th percentile is $36,280 and the 90th is $73,860.
Is Cincinnati a high-paying metro for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $48,570 and 2% above the OH statewide median of $47,360. It ranks #202 of 417 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers make an hour in Cincinnati?
About $23.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $48,340 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $19.28–$28.97 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.