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.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 9,150 | 15.56 | 9.31 | 18.69 | 32,370 | 19,350 | 38,870 |
| Joplin MSA | 300 | 14.32 | 8.65 | 17.16 | 29,790 | 18,000 | 35,690 |
| St Joseph MSA | 80 | 15.98 | 11.62 | 18.16 | 33,240 | 24,180 | 37,770 |
| Springfield MSA | 430 | 12.41 | 8.60 | 14.31 | 25,810 | 17,890 | 29,770 |
| St Louis MSA | 4,250 | 16.94 | 10.07 | 20.37 | 35,220 | 20,950 | 42,360 |
| Kansas City* | 2,090 | 17.48 | 10.24 | 21.10 | 36,353 | 21,294 | 43,882 |
| Central Region* | 530 | 12.64 | 8.98 | 14.46 | 26,287 | 18,688 | 30,087 |
| Northeast Region* | 240 | 13.05 | 9.02 | 15.07 | 27,145 | 18,752 | 31,341 |
| Northwest Region* | 260 | 12.56 | 7.18 | 15.25 | 26,131 | 14,938 | 31,727 |
| Ozark Region* | 470 | 12.55 | 8.49 | 14.57 | 26,094 | 17,656 | 30,313 |
| South Central Region* | 250 | 11.57 | 8.66 | 13.03 | 24,066 | 18,008 | 27,095 |
| Southeast Region* | 900 | 11.26 | 8.60 | 12.59 | 23,419 | 17,878 | 26,190 |
| Southwest Region* | 500 | 13.92 | 9.05 | 16.36 | 28,958 | 18,816 | 34,029 |
| St. Charles* | 330 | 15.67 | 10.38 | 18.32 | 32,603 | 21,599 | 38,104 |
| St. Louis City* | 680 | 17.19 | 10.72 | 20.43 | 35,763 | 22,294 | 42,497 |
| St. Louis County* | 2,170 | 18.33 | 10.38 | 22.30 | 38,119 | 21,589 | 46,384 |
| West Central Region* | 310 | 13.39 | 8.79 | 15.70 | 27,862 | 18,283 | 32,651 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 350 | 14.14 | 10.04 | 16.19 | 29,416 | 20,893 | 33,677 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 10,350 | 9,400 | -950 | -9.18 | 229 | Fair |
| Kansas City MSA | 3,190 | 2,940 | -250 | -7.84 | 71 | Fair |
| St Louis MSA | 4,540 | 3,900 | -640 | -14.10 | 100 | Fair |
| Central Region* | 700 | 540 | -160 | -22.86 | 15 | Fair |
| Northeast Region* | 360 | 280 | -80 | -22.22 | 8 | Fair |
| Northwest Region* | 320 | 280 | -40 | -12.50 | 7 | Fair |
| Ozark Region* | 570 | 470 | -100 | -17.54 | 12 | Fair |
| South Central Region* | 280 | 250 | -30 | -10.71 | 6 | Fair |
| Southeast Region* | 1,150 | 880 | -270 | -23.48 | 25 | Fair |
| Southwest Region* | 730 | 640 | -90 | -12.33 | 16 | Fair |
| West Central Region* | 380 | 330 | -50 | -13.16 | 8 | Fair |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Quality Control Technology/Technician