Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

SOC code 43-5111 · O*NET-SOC 43-5111.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Office and administration

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$46,380

a year

Hourly

$22.30

per hour

10th$35,290Median$46,38090th$60,910

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$47,630

$22.90 per hour

Middle 50%

$39,180 – $54,850

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$35,290 – $60,910

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

53,300

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

10th percentile: $35,290; $16.97/hr
25th percentile: $39,180; $18.84/hr
Median percentile: $46,380; $22.30/hr
75th percentile: $54,850; $26.37/hr
90th percentile: $60,910; $29.28/hr

What do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping do?

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

The tasks that matter most day to day

Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.
Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.

How to qualify for this work

Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 50% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed

Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)50%
Less than a High School Diploma22%
Some College Courses19%
Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree5%

Common questions

How much does a weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping earn?

The national median is $46,380 a year. The full range runs from $35,290 at the 10th percentile to $60,910 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Critical Thinking3.4/5
Reading Comprehension3.3/5
Speaking3.1/5
Monitoring3.1/5
Active Listening3.0/5
Writing2.9/5

Knowledge areas

Production and Processing4.1/5
Mathematics3.7/5
English Language3.1/5
Administration and Management3.1/5
Administrative3.1/5
Customer and Personal Service2.9/5
Computers and Electronics2.8/5
Public Safety and Security2.6/5

Transferable strengths: Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Service Orientation, Quality Control Analysis.