Hiring Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Employers across the 89 metro areas we have BLS OEWS wage data for pay weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping a median of $33,970 to $58,240 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A search through recruitlocalpros runs Tier I to Tier VI, $6,240 to $54,340, set by seniority, never by location or salary. Our vetted recruiting partner handles sourcing, screening and placement end to end.
What do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping do?
- 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.
Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 43-5111.00.
What does it take to become one?
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
O*NET Job Zone 2, SVP (4.0 to < 6.0). O*NET OnLine.
Employers commonly list experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word for this role.
What do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping get paid?
BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping in 89 of the metro areas in this build. The median ranges from $33,970 to $58,240 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $46,480. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.
BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 43-5111.
What does hiring one cost?
The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest published median for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping in this build is $58,240. A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $11,648 to $17,472 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.
Frequently asked
- How fast can a weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping search fill?
- 23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.
- What if the hire does not work out?
- A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.
Price a weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping search
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