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How to become weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeepingeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,380
25th–75th pct. $39,180–$54,850
Top pay (est.)
$79,200
Top 10% $60,910
Pay in 5 years
$52,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$59,000est.
$50,800–$68,500
Outlook score
29/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−4.8%
4,700 openings / yr

How to become weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Key skills

Monitoring
3.1
Service Orientation
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Writing
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
3.2
Mathematics
3.1
Administration and Management
2.8
English Language
2.7
Education and Training
2.5
Customer and Personal Service
2.5
Administrative
2.4
Public Safety and Security
2.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDocumenting/Recording InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionCategory FlexibilityOral ExpressionPerceptual SpeedSpeech Recognition

Education of workers

High school diploma
50%
Less than high school
22%
Some college
19%
Associate's degree
5%
Post-secondary certificate
4%

Training before entry

3–6 months
35%
1–3 months
22%
6–12 months
3%
None / short demo
3%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

6–12 months
21%
1–3 months
21%
None
20%
Up to 1 month
18%
3–6 months
8%
1–2 years
6%
2–4 years
5%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.