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

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss earn a median salary of $47,460/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn $71,190/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.

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