51-9061.00

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

9.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

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Top 1% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 98% probability of automation for this role
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0.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers perform quality control functions across manufacturing industries — a broad occupational category where AI machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence AI inspection cameras) are automating visual defect detection, dimensional measurement, and sorting at production speeds humans cannot match. Physical inspection requiring tactile assessment, complex measurement setups, and judgment-based accept/reject decisions retains human value. By 2027, AI vision inspection will have displaced the majority of routine visual inspection positions while complex QC roles persist.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$47,460
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
0.0%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →