Weight inspector vs check weigher

The differences between weight inspectors and check weighers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a weight inspector has an average salary of $49,000, which is higher than the $40,800 average annual salary of a check weigher.

The top three skills for a weight inspector include commodities, AS400 and propane. The most important skills for a check weigher are product code, , and .

Weight inspector vs check weigher overview

	Weight Inspector	Check Weigher
Yearly salary	$49,000	$40,800
Hourly rate	$23.56	$19.62
Growth rate	-4%	-3%
Number of jobs	16,771	150
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Associate Degree, 27%
Average age	50	45
Years of experience	6	-

Weight inspector vs check weigher salary

Weight inspectors and check weighers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Weight Inspector	Check Weigher
Average salary	$49,000	$40,800
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $85,000	Between $23,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	Santa Cruz, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Monroe County	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between weight inspector and check weigher education

There are a few differences between a weight inspector and a check weigher in terms of educational background:

	Weight Inspector	Check Weigher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Associate Degree, 27%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	-

Weight inspector vs check weigher demographics

Here are the differences between weight inspectors' and check weighers' demographics:

	Weight Inspector	Check Weigher
Average age	50	45
Gender ratio	Male, 78.2% Female, 21.8%	Male, 50.0% Female, 50.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 3.4% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.5% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between weight inspector and check weigher duties and responsibilities

Weight inspector example responsibilities.

Manage cad files and plotting operations, as cad manager.
Test and inspect tank trucks, fuel oil trucks, propane trucks.
Document all corrections and enter all data into AS400 system timely and efficiently.
Train and instruct others in the group on the usage of AS400 system.
Participate in NMFTA special research projects to provide accurate information on new and changing commodities.
Oversee installation of concrete sidewalks, wheel chair ramps, driveway aprons, asphalt and slurry projects in subdivisions.

Check weigher example responsibilities.

Ensure compliance with company policies and schedules as well as FDA and OSHA mandates.
Ensure compliance with company policies and schedules as well as FDA and OSHA mandates.

Weight inspector vs check weigher skills

Common weight inspector skills

Commodities, 33%
AS400, 21%
Propane, 12%
Freight Carriers, 10%
Physical Inspections, 8%
State Laws, 4%

Common check weigher skills

Product Code, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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