Salary guide, May 2025
Receiving / Source Inspector pay in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
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The median annual wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was $48,340 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $40,110 and $60,250.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN median is $230 below the national median of $48,570, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Receiving / Source Inspector is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,280 | $40,110 | $48,340 | $60,250 | $73,860 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.44 | $19.29 | $23.24 | $28.97 | $35.51 |
BLS estimated 6,560 workers employed in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Location quotient: 1.55.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,510 | $39,890 | $48,570 | $61,440 | $77,860 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.07 | $19.18 | $23.35 | $29.54 | $37.44 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Receiving / Source Inspector median is $48,340. The all-occupations median in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $50,170. Ratio: 0.96 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.55 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $38,520 | $46,590 | $57,660 |
| May 2025 | $40,110 | $48,340 | $60,250 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $46,700 | $38,010 to $58,720 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $44,340 | $37,520 to $62,220 |
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