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Job outlook for weight inspectors in the United States
Are weight inspector jobs in demand?
Yes, weight inspector jobs are in demand. Weight inspector demand is projected to grow -4% from 2018 to 2028.
Weight inspector job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of weight inspector jobs and the average weight inspector salary over time.
Weight inspector jobs over time
Weight inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 454 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 439 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 426 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 401 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 381 | 0.00% |
Average weight inspector salary over time
Weight inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,000 | $23.56 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $47,324 | $22.75 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $46,537 | $22.37 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $46,061 | $22.14 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $45,586 | $21.92 | +2.0% |
Weight inspector jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of weight inspector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where weight inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for weight inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 75 | 6% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 64 | 5% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 377 | 4% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 248 | 4% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 213 | 4% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 46 | 4% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 26 | 4% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 369 | 3% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 308 | 3% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 280 | 3% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 271 | 3% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 226 | 3% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 180 | 3% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 171 | 3% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 164 | 3% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 148 | 3% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 79 | 3% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 77 | 3% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 22 | 3% |
Most common cities for weight inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $76,670 |
| 2 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $36,828 |