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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss earn a median salary of $47,460/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $5,250. Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigherss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Median salary
$47,460
$42,210
Hourly rate
$22.82/hr
$20.29/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,590
$31,650
Senior level (90th %)
$75,510
$62,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
591,180
1,457,800
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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