Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping is $23.62 an hour ($49,140 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.

$23.62Median hourly pay
$43,570–$55,040Middle half of workers, yearly
1,300People in this job in Kentucky

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($46,380). Kentucky ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping in Kentucky

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.12$37,700
25% of workers$20.95$43,570
Half of workers (median)$23.62$49,140
75% of workers$26.46$55,040
90% of workers$29.54$61,450

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County$51,330520
Bowling Green$45,44050

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping

  • 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: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -4.8% over ten years, declining · about 4,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42,200

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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.