Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay in Augusta-Richmond County

In Augusta-Richmond County (GA), the median pay for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers is $24.02 an hour ($49,960 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.

$24.02Median hourly pay
$41,830–$62,620Middle half of workers, yearly
1,060People in this job in Augusta-Richmond County (GA)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($48,570). It is 8% higher than the Georgia median ($46,130).

Pay range for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers in Augusta-Richmond County (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.38$36,150
25% of workers$20.11$41,830
Half of workers (median)$24.02$49,960
75% of workers$30.10$62,620
90% of workers$42.37$88,120

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Savannah$72,8001,110
Columbus$55,430720
Hinesville$55,17070
Warner Robins$50,860500
Augusta-Richmond County (this page)$49,9601,060
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$46,8709,260
Athens-Clarke County$45,230380
Gainesville$43,180990
Dalton$43,010830
Brunswick-St. Simons$42,92090
Albany$42,410160
Rome$42,240230
Valdosta$42,000290
Macon-Bibb County$38,720330

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.