Careers · Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · New Mexico

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in New Mexico

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 New Mexico the median pay is $49,500 a year, 2% above the national median of $48,570.

$49,500median pay in New Mexico, per year

$42,580–$63,510middle half earn

1,550employed in New Mexico

$48,570U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in New Mexico

27open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Mexico 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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Licenses and training in New Mexico

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers pay in other states

Alaska · $78,150 Washington · $64,420 Maryland · $61,790 Hawaii · $59,740 District of Columbia · $59,730 Colorado · $58,350 Montana · $58,070 Wyoming · $57,900 Delaware · $57,190 Minnesota · $57,170

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