How much does a weight checker make?
a year · about $22 an hour
A typical weight checker in the United States makes $46,380 a year, about $22 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
A weight checker measures a delivery on a scale, checks its labels and shipping papers, and records the amount and condition. They may flag damaged or missing goods, or save a sample for testing.
Did you know? In a U.S. survey about this job, 75% said they wear safety gear such as safety shoes, glasses, or hard hats every day.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $35,290 and $60,910How do you become one?
In the U.S., many start after high school or a GED; some jobs may accept less schooling, and related experience may not be needed. Employers teach the job on site, with training ranging from a few days to a year.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like keeping things organized and building and doing
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can vary with experience, useful skills or credentials, the employer and industry, and location. Work hours and exact duties, such as checking shipments or handling samples, can matter too.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Indiana ($57,210), lowest in Oklahoma ($37,350).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $35,290 | $46,380 | $60,910 | about 53,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $57,210 | about 3,000 |
| Oregon | $54,500 | about 800 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,480 | about 2,000 |
| Kentucky | $49,140 | about 1,000 |
| Nebraska | $49,090 | about 630 |
Official definition: 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. Excludes “Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers” (51-9061).
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-5111.00
- www.onetonline.org/skills/zone/43-5111.00
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes435111.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY