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

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 Texas the median pay is $46,210 a year, 5% below the national median of $48,570.

$46,210median pay in Texas, per year
$37,930–$59,630middle half earn
56,390employed in Texas
$48,570U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Texas

27open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in Texas 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, Texas, annual.