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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers vs. Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers: Salary Comparison (2026)

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn a median salary of $71,190/year, while Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss earn $47,460/year - a difference of $23,730. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Median salary
$71,190
$47,460
Hourly rate
$34.23/hr
$22.82/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$45,790
$34,590
Senior level (90th %)
$106,960
$75,510
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
685,140
591,180
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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