Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay in Tennessee
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Tennessee earn an average of $48,390 a year. That is $5,060 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $53,450. The best-paying metro area is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA at $51,760.
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Average pay for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay in Tennessee, charted
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53,450 | $25.70 |
| Tennessee | $48,390 | $23.27 |
| Missouri | $57,510 | $27.65 |
| Virginia | $53,310 | $25.63 |
| Georgia | $49,790 | $23.94 |
| Kentucky | $48,720 | $23.42 |
| North Carolina | $48,600 | $23.37 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,500
- Production Workers, All Other$43,270
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,840
- Helpers--Production Workers$40,090
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,840
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,020
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers make in Tennessee?
The average is $48,390 a year, and the median is $45,760. That is $5,060 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $53,450.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$23.27 an hour on average; the median is $22.00.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($51,760), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($50,410). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Cleveland, TN ($42,000).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #47 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.