Salary guide
Weigher and Checker Salary & Pay Scale (2026)
What weigher and checkers earn per year, per hour and per month, with the full percentile range, the factors that move pay and how to earn more.
The median weigher and checker salary in the U.S. is $46,380 per year, or $22.30 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $35,290, while the top 10% earned more than $60,910.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
Weigher and Checker pay scale
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly* | What it usually reflects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,290 | $16.97 | Typical for new workers, part-time markets and lower-paying settings |
| 25th percentile | $39,180 | $18.84 | Early career, a year or two of experience |
| Median (50th) | $46,380 | $22.30 | Mid-career: half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,850 | $26.37 | Experienced workers, specialists and higher-paying employers |
| 90th percentile | $60,910 | $29.28 | Top earners: senior, specialized, supervisory or high-cost areas |
*Hourly figures are annual wages divided by 2,080 hours. Percentile descriptions are general patterns, not guarantees.
Monthly and biweekly pay
| Pay period | At 25th percentile | At median | At 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per year | $39,180 | $46,380 | $54,850 |
| Per month | $3,265 | $3,865 | $4,571 |
| Every two weeks | $1,507 | $1,784 | $2,110 |
| Per week | $753 | $892 | $1,055 |
Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
What affects weigher and checker pay
- Licenses and endorsements (CDL Class A, hazmat, tanker)
- Overtime and peak-season premium pay
- Long-haul versus local routes
- Equipment certifications and safety record
- Geography and cost of living: metropolitan areas and some states pay well above the national median
How to earn more as a weigher and checker
- Get credentialed: Public weighmaster license, Grain sampling training, Forklift certification.
- Build specialty experience: Certify.
- Move up: roles such as inventory control and supervisor typically pay more.
- Negotiate: research local pay and use our salary negotiation guide.
Weigher and Checker pay vs. related careers
Job outlook
BLS projects employment of weigher and checkers to change by -4.8% from 2025–35, a projected decline compared with the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,700 openings are projected each year, on average, including openings to replace workers who retire or change occupations.
About this data
Figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025), which covers wage and salary workers nationwide under SOC code 43-5111 (“Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping”). Wages exclude self-employment income, overtime and most bonuses unless they are part of regular pay. We refresh these numbers when BLS releases new estimates each spring.
Weigher and Checker salary FAQ
How much does a weigher and checker make per hour?
The median hourly wage for weigher and checkers was $22.30 in May 2025 (BLS). Hourly pay for the lowest 10% was about $16.97 and the top 10% earned about $29.28 or more.
How much does a weigher and checker make a month?
At the median annual wage of $46,380, that works out to about $3,865 per month before taxes, or about $1,784 every two weeks.
What is the starting salary for a weigher and checker?
New weigher and checkers often start near the lower end of the range. The 10th percentile was $35,290 and the 25th percentile was $39,180 per year in May 2025. Starting pay depends on location, employer and credentials.
How can weigher and checkers earn more?
Common ways include earning Public weighmaster license and Grain sampling training, gaining specialty experience, taking shifts or roles with premium pay, and moving up the career ladder to roles such as inventory control.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 43-5111 (Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.