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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Kansas

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers examine raw materials, parts, and finished products to identify defects and verify they meet specifications. They work in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and quality control departments across industries, using precision instruments and test equipment to assess quality and consistency. In Kansas the median pay is $53,680 a year, 11% above the national median of $48,570.

$53,680median pay in Kansas, per year
$45,990–$66,060middle half earn
9,300employed in Kansas
$48,570U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kansas

27open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Kansas or remote
12employers hiring
12posted in the last 7 days
CA · TX · PAwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Quality Control AnalysisWritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring

Knowledge areas

Production and ProcessingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)Computers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 51-9061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kansas, annual.