Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary in California
In California, weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepings earn $46,080 at the median — $22.16 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepings (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary by metro in California
21 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi | $58K | +25% | 430 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $57K | +24% | 2,170 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $49K | +6% | 40 |
| Napa | $48K | +5% | 30 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $47K | +3% | 260 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $47K | +2% | 760 |
| Vallejo | $47K | +1% | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $46K | -0% | 70 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $46K | -1% | 170 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $45K | -1% | 260 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $45K | -2% | 390 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $45K | -3% | 400 |
| Merced | $44K | -4% | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $44K | -5% | 110 |
| Modesto | $43K | -7% | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $41K | -11% | 2,760 |
| Visalia | $40K | -12% | 140 |
| Chico | $40K | -13% | 40 |
| El Centro | $39K | -14% | 30 |
| Fresno | $39K | -15% | 260 |
| Salinas | $38K | -18% | 130 |
Showing 1–10 of 21 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepings make in California?
The median is $46,080 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,190, and experienced weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepings can clear $58,470. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,167/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 78% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping salary is worth about $43,414 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepings get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.