Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $46,380/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -4.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 5,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
• Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
• Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
• Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.
What's the median pay for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping?
The median pay for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping is $46,380 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping?
Employment for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping is projected to change -4.8% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping?
About 5,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.