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

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 Montana the median pay is $58,070 a year, 20% above the national median of $48,570.

$58,070median pay in Montana, per year
$47,080–$76,920middle half earn
580employed in Montana
$48,570U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Montana

27open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Montana or remote
12employers hiring
13posted 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, Montana, annual.