Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Number of positions

2012: 3,970    2014: 4,050

Annual job postings

New: 40    Replacement: 90
(Total: 130)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$19,750
($9/hour)
Middle:
$32,680
($15/hour)
Up to:
$46,830
($22/hour)
Average:
$37,800
($18/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.