Salary for New Mexico

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Average Salary: $54,626
Median Salary: $49,027
10th Percentile: $30,338
25th Percentile: $38,863
75th Percentile: $64,273
90th Percentile: $85,052

Data sourced from 1,880 total jobs

In the U.S.

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
U.S.	$52,019	$32,945	$39,193	$48,290	$61,061	$76,010

New Mexico Metro Areas

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Las Cruces, NM	$42,911	$28,127	$28,127	$38,588	$53,779	$69,256
Albuquerque, NM	$55,099	$36,520	$40,315	$48,895	$63,800	$85,052
Farmington, NM	$59,048	$36,377	$44,319	$54,978	$66,550	$83,787
Santa Fe, NM	$55,924	$33,979	$42,592	$52,866	$61,193	$87,516

New Mexico Non-metro Areas

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Eastern New Mexico	$62,062	$36,927	$43,758	$56,617	$72,765	$99,891
Northern New Mexico	$49,302	$26,917	$32,989	$40,007	$54,890	$92,389

Other Known Job Titles

Abrasive GraderAcid TesterAir Box TesterAir Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester)Air SamplerAir Value TesterAircraft Instrument TesterAircraft Launching and Arresting Systems InspectorAligning InspectorAlloy WeigherAluminum Boat InspectorAluminum Container TesterAmmunition Components InspectorAmpoule ExaminerAmpoule InspectorArgon TesterArmature InspectorArmature TesterArtificial Teeth InspectorAsbestos Shingle InspectorAssemblies and Installations InspectorAssembly AdjusterAssembly InspectorAssembly Line InspectorAssorterAutomatic Tire TesterAutomatic Typewriter InspectorAutomotive Tire TesterBad Cloth CheckerBag GraderBag SorterBag TesterBalance Bridge InspectorBalance TruerBalance Truing InspectorBalance Wheel Motion InspectorBall Points InspectorBallast InspectorBallpoint Pen Cartridge TesterBarometers CalibratorBarrel Assembly InspectorBarrel Endshaker AdjusterBarrel InspectorBarrel TesterBarrelhead InspectorBaseball InspectorBasket GraderBasket SorterBatch TesterBatch WeigherBath TesterBattery Charger TesterBattery CheckerBattery Container TesterBattery InspectorBattery TesterBead InspectorBeaming InspectorBearing InspectorBellows TesterBelt PickerBelting and Webbing InspectorBelting InspectorBench Assembly InspectorBicycle InspectorBillet ExaminerBillet InspectorBinder SelectorBinder SorterBiological InspectorBisque GraderBlade BalancerBlast Furnace CheckerBleach TesterBlock InspectorBlock SorterBlock TesterBobbin InspectorBobbin SorterBoiler House InspectorBoiler InspectorBolt SorterBone PickerBottle and Glass InspectorBottle GaugerBottle InspectorBottle SelectorBottle SorterBottle TesterBottled Beverage InspectorBowling Ball GraderBowling Ball MarkerBowling Ball WeigherBox InspectorBox Sealing InspectorBoxing InspectorBrake TesterBrass SorterBriar Wood SorterBrick GraderBrick PickerBrick SorterBrick TesterBroomcorn GraderBuckle InspectorBuckle SorterBuffing Wheel InspectorBuffing Wheel RakerBulb InspectorBulb TesterBullet Slugs InspectorBurglar Alarm InspectorButton GraderButton InspectorCable TesterCake TesterCalibration CheckerCalibration TesterCalibratorCan InspectorCan SorterCan Vacuum TesterCanned Food Reconditioning InspectorCanoe InspectorCapsule InspectorCarbonation TesterCarbonizer TesterCard CheckerCardroom Plastic Card GraderCarpenter InspectorCarpet InspectorCarton InspectorCartridge GaugerCasing GraderCasing InspectorCasing Material WeigherCasket InspectorCasting InspectorCell InspectorCell TesterCertified Coatings InspectorCertified Welding Inspector (CWI)Chair InspectorChassis InspectorCheck WeigherCheckerCheese GraderChemical CheckerChemical InspectorChemical Printed Circuit Board Component TesterChemical Strength TesterChip TesterChronometer TesterCigar InspectorCigarette and Filter InspectorCigarette CatcherCigarette ExaminerCigarette Filter InspectorCigarette InspectorCigarette Making Machine CatcherCigarette Package ExaminerCigarette Paper TesterCigarette TesterCircuit TesterCircuitry Negative InspectorCirculating Process InspectorClasserClassifierClip-On Sunglasses InspectorCloth CheckerCloth ExaminerCloth GraderCloth InspectorCloth MeasurerCloth Printing InspectorCloth Shrinking TesterCloth Stock SorterClothing ExaminerClutch InspectorCoal GraderCoal InspectorCoal SamplerCoating InspectorCoffee WeigherCoil InspectorCoil TesterCoiled Coil InspectorCoilerCoke InspectorCold Roll InspectorCold Working InspectorCollatorColor CheckerColor TesterColor WeigherColoring CheckerComplaint InspectorCompressed Gas TesterCompressed Gases TesterComputer Game TesterConcrete InspectorCondenser TesterCone ExaminerConstruction and Maintenance InspectorContainer Finishing InspectorContinuity TesterControl InspectorControl Panel TesterCooling Pipe InspectorCopra SamplerCore CheckerCore InspectorCounter TenderCover InspectorCrayon GraderCrosstie InspectorCrust SorterCrystal InspectorCullerCurrency ExaminerCutter InspectorCutting InspectorCylinder InspectorCylinder TesterDecorating InspectorDecoration CheckerDeicer TesterDetector OperatorDials InspectorDiamond Sizer and SorterDie InspectorDie TesterDiesel Engine TesterDiesel InspectorDifferential TesterDisc InspectorDope Weigh OperatorDowel InspectorDrilling InspectorDrop TesterDrum TesterDry Cell TesterDry Cleaning CheckerDry Goods InspectorDust SamplerDynamometer TesterEddy Current InspectorElectric Container TesterElectric Deicer InspectorElectric Detector OperatorElectric Distribution CheckerElectric Meter TesterElectric Motor TesterElectric Relay TesterElectrical Continuity InspectorElectrical Continuity TesterElectrical Equipment TesterElectrical InspectorElectrical TesterElectromechanical InspectorElectronics InspectorElectronics Scale TesterElectronics TesterElevator ExaminerElevator Examiner and AdjusterElevator InspectorEngine Dynamometer TesterEngine TesterEquipment InspectorEstimatorExhaust Emissions InspectorEyeglass Frames InspectorEyeglass InspectorFabric InspectorFabrication InspectorFiberglass Product TesterFiberglass Quality TechnicianFibrous Wallboard InspectorFilament TesterFilm Flat InspectorFilm InspectorFilm Tests CheckerFilm Touch-Up InspectorFilter Tip CatcherFilter Tip InspectorFinished Carpet InspectorFinished Cloth ExaminerFinished Stock InspectorFinishing InspectorFire Alarm InspectorFire Extinguisher TesterFirearms InspectorFireworks InspectorFlasher AdjusterFlat ExaminerFlatwork TierFloor InspectorFood TasterForce-Variation Equipment TenderFormation Testing OperatorForming Department End FinderForming Tube SelectorFormula WeigherFountain Pen Nibs InspectorFresh Work InspectorFretted Instrument InspectorFretted Instruments InspectorFuel Testing TechnicianFuel Verification TechnicianFur ExaminerFur GraderFur Repair InspectorFur SorterFurnace Combustion TesterFurnace Stock InspectorFurniture Decals InspectorFurniture InspectorGarment ExaminerGarment InspectorGas Leak InspectorGas Leak TesterGas Mask InspectorGas Meter CheckerGas TesterGasket InspectorGauge and Instrument InspectorGauge and Weigh Machine OperatorGauge InspectorGaugerGear InspectorGear Sorting and Inspecting Machine OperatorGear TesterGlass CheckerGlass InspectorGlass SelectorGlassware SelectorGlobe TesterGlove ExaminerGlove PairerGlove Parts InspectorGlucose and Syrup WeigherGlued Wood TesterGolf Ball InspectorGolf Club Head AdjusterGolf Club Head InspectorGolf Club WeigherGravel InspectorGreen InspectorGreen Tire InspectorGrey Goods ExaminerGrinding Wheel InspectorGun ExaminerHairspring AdjusterHairspring InspectorHairspring TruerHairspring Truing InspectorHand Cloth ExaminerHand CollatorHand CounterHandbag Frames InspectorHardness InspectorHardness TesterHarness and Bag InspectorHarness InspectorHarness PullerHat Body SorterHeat ReaderHeat Treat InspectorHeel SorterHide InspectorHide Inspector and SorterHides InspectorHogshead InspectorHogshead Mat InspectorHooker InspectorHop WeigherHose InspectorHosiery MaterHosiery PairerHouse Piping InspectorHull InspectorHydraulic TesterHydro-Pneumatic TesterHydrometer CalibratorHydrometer TesterHypoid Gear TesterInclinometer TesterIncoming InspectorIngredient ScalerInked Ribbons Quality Control Technician (Inked Ribbons QC Tech)Inspection ClerkInspectorInstallations InspectorInstrument CheckerInstrument InspectorInsulation InspectorInsulator TesterIntegrated Circuits InspectorInternal Combustion Engine InspectorIron AssorterJet InspectorJewel GaugerJewel InspectorJewelry InspectorJig InspectorJob EstimatorKiln TesterKlystrom Tube TesterKnitting TesterKosher InspectorLaboratory Sample CarrierLaboratory TesterLamp InspectorLamp TesterLayout Inspection Quality Control Worker (Layout Inspection QC Worker)Layout InspectorLeak DetectorLeak HunterLeak InspectorLeakage TesterLeather GraderLeather Parts MatcherLeather SorterLens Blank GaugerLens Block GaugerLens ExaminerLens GaugerLens InspectorLens MatcherLevel Vial Curvature GaugerLevel Vial InspectorLevel Vial TesterLightout ExaminerLine Assembly Utility WorkerLine InspectorLine RiderLine WalkerLine-Up ExaminerLinen CheckerLinen GraderLiner CheckerLiquor InspectorLiquor TesterLithographed Plate InspectorLive Ammunition InspectorLoad CheckerLoad TesterLoad-Test MechanicLocation and Measurement TechnicianLocks InspectorLocomotive InspectorLoom CheckerLump InspectorMachine Cloth ExaminerMachine InspectorMachine Parts InspectorMachine Shop InspectorMachine TesterMachine Try Out SetterMachined Parts Quality InspectorMagnetic Particle and Penetrant InspectorMagnetic TesterMaintenance InspectorMajor Assembly InspectorMarine Equipment Preservation InspectorMasonry InspectorMat InspectorMat TesterMaterial Disposition InspectorMaterial InspectorMaterials InspectorMatrix InspectorMeasurerMechanical InspectorMechanical Test TechnicianMechanism InspectorMercury Cracking TesterMetal Can InspectorMetal Control WorkerMetal Fabricating InspectorMetal Finish InspectorMeter CalibratorMeter InspectorMeter TesterMica InspectorMica PatcherMicrofilm Equipment InspectorMirror InspectorMissile InspectorMoisture Meter OperatorMoisture Meter ReaderMoisture TesterMold InspectorMolded Goods Spot PickerMolded Parts InspectorMoney ExaminerMotor and Chassis InspectorMotor and Controls TesterMotor TesterMotorcycle TesterMotors and Controls TesterMotors and Generators InspectorMovement Assembly Final InspectorMultifocal Lens InspectorNeedle GraderNetting InspectorNib InspectorNight Patrol InspectorNoise TesterNut SorterOdd Shoe ExaminerOffice Machine Components InspectorOil Filters InspectorOil InspectorOil Pipe InspectorOlive Brine TesterOpen Die InspectorOperational Test MechanicOptical Glass InspectorOptical Glass Wet InspectorOptical Instrument InspectorOre GraderOre SamplerOutboard Motor InspectorOutside Production InspectorOxygen System TesterPackaging Materials InspectorPaint Spray InspectorPairerPaper Cone GraderPaper CounterPaper Final InspectorPaper GraderPaper InspectorPaper Pattern InspectorPaper Products InspectorPaper SorterPaper Sorter and CounterParachute InspectorParts InspectorPasserPasting InspectorPatch DrillerPatch FinisherPatcherPatrollerPattern CheckerPattern Lease InspectorPBX Inspector (Private Branch Exchange Inspector)Peeled Potato InspectorPencil InspectorPetroleum InspectorPetroleum SamplerPhoto CheckerPhoto Mask InspectorPhotographic Equipment InspectorPick Up OperatorPickle SorterPicture Frames InspectorPiece Work InspectorPinion and Wheel TruerPinion SorterPipe InspectorPipe Line InspectorPipe Line WalkerPipe TesterPlant InspectorPlastics and Composites InspectorPlate GaugerPlate InspectorPlating InspectorPlug SorterPlywood Stock GraderPneumatic Deicer InspectorPoising InspectorPolarity TesterPole InspectorPotato Chip SorterPotline MonitorPowder Core TesterPower CheckerPower Plant InspectorPower Transformer InspectorPre-Assembly Printed Circuit Board Component TesterPre-Assembly Printed Circuit Board InspectorPrecision Assembly InspectorPrecision Devices InspectorPrecision Devices TesterPrecision InspectorPress Pipe InspectorPressure Test OperatorPressure TesterPressure Tester OperatorPrimer InspectorPrint InspectorPrint Line InspectorPrinted Circuit Board Assembly Touch-Up ScreenerPrinted Circuit Boards InspectorProcess CheckerProcess ControllerProcess InspectorProcessing InspectorProcessor InspectorProcurement InspectorProduct TesterProduction GraderProduction InspectorProduction SamplerProduction SorterProduction TesterProduction WeigherProof Coins InspectorProof InspectorProof TechnicianPropeller InspectorPropeller TesterPublications InspectorPulp and Paper TesterPulp TesterPump TesterPyrometer Temperature RegulatorQA Auditor (Quality Assurance Auditor)QA Inspector (Quality Assurance Inspector)QA Technician (Quality Assurance Technician)QC Auditor (Quality Control Auditor)QC Technician (Quality Control Technician)QC Tester (Quality Control Tester)Quality Assurance Clerk (QA Clerk)Quality Assurance Monitor (QA Monitor)Quality Assurance Specialist (QA Specialist)Quality Assurance Tester (QA Tester)Quality AuditorQuality CheckerQuality Cloth TesterQuality Control Checker (QC Checker)Quality Control Inspector (QC Inspector)Quality InspectorQuality SpecialistQuality TechnicianQuality TesterQuartz OrientatorQuill Buncher and SorterRack PuncherRadar TesterRadiator Core TesterRadio TesterRag InspectorRag PickerRag SorterRailroad Wheels and Axle InspectorRaw Juice WeigherRaw SamplerRaw Silk GraderRe-ExaminerReceiving InspectorRecord Changer TesterRecord TesterRefrigeration Service InspectorRefrigerator TesterRegraderRegulator InspectorRegulator TesterReinspectorReject OpenerRejectorRelay TesterRemnant SorterResistor Testing Machine OperatorReturned Goods SorterReturned Materials InspectorRing SorterRivet SorterRoad Machinery InspectorRoad TesterRoadability Machine OperatorRocket Engine TesterRocket Motor TesterRoll ExaminerRoll InspectorRoll Tension TesterRoller Bearing InspectorRoller CheckerRoller InspectorRoofing Tile SorterRotor BalancerRough Rib GraderRough Rice GraderRoving Color CheckerRoving InspectorRoving SizerRoving Weight GaugerRubber Goods InspectorRubber Goods TesterRubber Stamp Dies InspectorRubber TesterRug InspectorSafety Equipment TesterSalvage InspectorSample CollectorSample Color MakerSample ExaminerSample GraderSample MakerSample SelectorSample TesterSample WasherSamplerSampler TesterSand TesterSausage InspectorScale BalancerScale OperatorScale TesterScalerScales InspectorScrap SeparatorScrap SorterScreen Printing InspectorSeconds HandlerSelectorSemiconductor Packages Leak TesterSemiconductor Packages TesterSemiconductor Wafer InspectorSemiconductor Wafer Processing InspectorSemiconductor Wafers TesterSensitized Paper TesterSeparatorService InspectorSet Up InspectorSet-Up and Lay-Out InspectorSewer InspectorSewing Machine TesterShadowgraph OperatorShadowgraph Scale OperatorShaker Plate OperatorShank InspectorShell GraderShells InspectorShingle GraderShingle InspectorShipping InspectorShot ExaminerShuttle Final InspectorShuttle InspectorSignal TesterSizerSkin GraderSlide Fasteners InspectorSnuff Container InspectorSoap InspectorSoldering InspectorSorterSorter OperatorSorting Machine OperatorSound TesterSpark Plug TesterSpark TesterSpecial TesterSpeedometer InspectorSpindle TesterSpoilage WorkerSpool SorterSpot CheckerSpotterSpring InspectorSpring TesterStatic BalancerStave GraderSteel InspectorSteel SamplerStencil InspectorStock Parts InspectorStock SorterStocking InspectorStone GraderStorage Battery InspectorStorage Battery Inspector and TesterStorage Battery TesterStummel SelectorSubstation InspectorSumatra OpenerSurgical Garment InspectorSurgical Instruments InspectorSurveillance InspectorSwatch CheckerSwitch InspectorSwitchboard InspectorTablet TesterTank Car InspectorTank TesterTargeteerTasterTea TasterTelegraph InspectorTelevision InspectorTelevision Parts TesterTemperature Control InspectorTemperature InspectorTemperature RegulatorTemplate CheckerTest Car DriverTest CarrierTest Desk Trouble LocatorTest DriverTest PreparerTest TechnicianTest WorkerTesterTester OperatorTesting and Regulating TechnicianTesting Machine OperatorTexturing Process Quality Control Checker (Texturing Process QC Checker)Thermocouple TesterThermometer TesterThread CheckerThread InspectorTie InspectorTight Barrel InspectorTile GraderTile PickerTile ShaderTile SorterTimber InspectorTime Clock InspectorTimerTimers InspectorTiming InspectorTin AssorterTin FlipperTin FlopperTip Length CheckerTire BalancerTire ClassifierTire InspectorTire Mold TesterTire SorterTire TesterTobacco ClasserTobacco GraderTobacco Sample PullerTobacco SamplerToll Line InspectorTool InspectorTooth InspectorTorque TesterTowel InspectorTowel SorterToys InspectorTransformer TesterTransistor TesterTransmission InspectorTransmission TesterTreating InspectorTriple Air-Valve TesterTrouble LocaterTrouble ShooterTruck Trailer Final InspectorTry Out PersonTube InspectorTube SorterTube TesterTwist TesterType InspectorTypewriter Assembly and Parts InspectorTypewriter TesterUltrasonic TesterUpholstery Covers InspectorUpholstery Parts SorterUpper Leather SorterUtilities Service InvestigatorValve TesterVarnish InspectorVeneer GraderVeneer MatcherVeneer MeasurerVeneer Stock GraderVibrator Equipment TesterViscosity TesterVoltage TesterWafer Substrate TesterWallpaper InspectorWallpaper Inspector and ShipperWare TesterWarp TesterWarp Yarn SorterWaste Disposal Leakage TesterWaste ExaminerWaste SalvagerWatch Assembly InspectorWatch Parts InspectorWatch Train InspectorWater Quality TesterWeaving InspectorWebbing InspectorWeigh Machine OperatorWeigh Tank OperatorWeigherWeigher OperatorWeight TesterWeight Yardage CheckerWeld InspectorWelding InspectorWheel and Pinion InspectorWheel InspectorWinding InspectorWinding Inspector and TesterWire InspectorWire Products InspectorWire TesterWood InspectorWood ScalerWood Treating InspectorWoodwind Instruments InspectorWoodwork Salvage InspectorWrap Yarn SorterWrapper CounterWrapper SelectorWrapping CheckerWreath InspectorX-Ray Equipment TesterX-Ray InspectorYard InspectorYarn Color CheckerYarn ExaminerYarn Skeins ExaminerYarn SorterYield Loss InspectorYield-Loss InspectorZyglo InspectorZyglo Technician