Plant Inspector Career

*A job as a Plant Inspector falls under the broader career category of Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers : Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.


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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$49,260

Median Hourly Wage

$23.68*

Total Employed Nationally

584,630


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.