← Production, Transportation & Logistics
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
SOC 51-9061 · Production, Transportation & Logistics
jobs in Hamilton County, 2026
estimated openings each year
median pay in Hamilton County
projected job growth
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.
What this job pays in the Indianapolis area
Half of workers earn more than the median, half earn less. The range below runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
| Point in the range | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,440 | $17.52 |
| 25th percentile | $37,270 | $17.92 |
| Median (middle) | $47,980 | $23.07 |
| 75th percentile | $62,020 | $29.82 |
| 90th percentile | $73,610 | $35.39 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood MSA. These are metro figures; BLS does not publish a Hamilton County wage by occupation. "Not published" means the federal source suppressed or top-coded that value.
What you need to get started
Most common education: A high school diploma or GED.
How much preparation: Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma and a few months of learning on the job.
Source: O*NET 30.2 database, U.S. Department of Labor (pinned vintage; survey rows dated 2021 to 2024).
A four-year degree may not be required
This is a skills-based career (sometimes called a STARs job): many people get hired through experience, training, or a shorter credential rather than a bachelor's degree. In the past year our region had 187 local openings here that did not require a four-year degree. A high school diploma or GED is the typical minimum.
Source: Lightcast STARs-Relevant Occupations (Skilled Through Alternative Routes), Q3 2026, Hamilton County, IN.
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification
Similar jobs that use your skills
Roles with a high skills overlap, if you want a change of scene without starting over.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | 96 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 96 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Team Assemblers | 96 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Log Graders and Scalers | 96 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Etchers and Engravers | 96 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 95 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 95 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | 95 of 100 | n/a | n/a |
Source: Lightcast Career Pathways, Q1 2026, Indianapolis MSA (network built July 2026 from 64 exports).
Local training that can get you there
- Ivy Tech Community College
Post-secondary
Associate degrees, certificates, workforce credentials across IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, skilled trades. - The Pursuit Institute (TPI)
K-12 CTE
K-12 CTE consortium serving all 6 Hamilton County school corps. 9 career pathways, 15 TPI-managed programs, 450+ courses. Advanced manufacturing, healthcare, business/finance, education, agriculture, info tech, hospitality, engineering. - InvestOnward
Workforce Training
Workforce training and re-entry support. Entry-level trades, construction, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, customer service. - InvestAbility
Disability Workforce
Supported employment for individuals with disabilities: cross-cutting across entry-level service, admin, retail, and production roles. - Re-Entry Workforce Initiative
Justice-Involved Workforce
Workforce re-entry for individuals exiting jail, in SUD recovery, or under Community Corrections supervision. Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners + Council.
Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.
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