Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping to decrease by -4.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 53,600 to 51,000 jobs. Its estimate of 4,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($46,380), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
53,600
Projected employment (2034)
51,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
-5%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,700
Pay & Preparation
$46,380
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.38/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.25/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Speaking (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Coordination (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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