Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Hartford

$60,040

Local median annual wage in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT. Middle half of earners roughly $47,700 to $76,400.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+23.6%
US median
$48,570
Cost of living (102.7) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
102.7
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$47,700 to $76,400
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
3,110
Job code
51-9061

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Hartford pay a median $60,040 (May 2025), 23.6% above the US median of $48,570. At local prices (index 102.7), that median buys about what $58,462 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$60,040 in Hartford buys about what $58,462 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 102.7, 2024). Housing & rent index is 110.2 vs overall 102.7 (US average = 100, 2024).

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Hartford $60,040 $47,700 to $76,400 102.7
Philadelphia $51,990 $44,120 to $63,360 102.6
San Francisco $62,340 $49,410 to $76,810 115.6
Tulsa $56,210 $46,130 to $64,410 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Hartford?
The median annual wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT is $60,040 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Hartford pay compare to the US median for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers?
Local median pay is 23.6% above the national median of $48,570.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Hartford is 102.7 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $60,040 has about the same buying power as $58,462 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.