Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Include workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials. Exclude production 'Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers' (51-9061).
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,480 | 12.21 | 8.48 | 14.08 | 25,400 | 17,640 | 29,280 |
| Joplin MSA | 50 | 13.43 | 9.89 | 15.19 | 27,930 | 20,580 | 31,600 |
| Columbia MSA | 20 | 13.78 | 10.18 | 15.58 | 28,660 | 21,170 | 32,410 |
| St Joseph MSA | 30 | 12.28 | 9.24 | 13.80 | 25,530 | 19,210 | 28,690 |
| Springfield MSA | 140 | 11.64 | 8.36 | 13.28 | 24,220 | 17,390 | 27,630 |
| St Louis MSA | 570 | 12.08 | 8.36 | 13.94 | 25,130 | 17,380 | 29,000 |
| Kansas City* | 360 | 12.56 | 8.52 | 14.58 | 26,131 | 17,731 | 30,330 |
| Central Region* | 130 | 12.10 | 8.25 | 14.03 | 25,173 | 17,167 | 29,176 |
| Northeast Region* | 50 | 11.60 | 7.89 | 13.45 | 24,119 | 16,408 | 27,974 |
| Northwest Region* | 60 | 13.05 | 9.06 | 15.05 | 27,153 | 18,850 | 31,304 |
| Ozark Region* | 140 | 11.64 | 8.36 | 13.28 | 24,216 | 17,392 | 27,629 |
| Southeast Region* | 50 | 10.02 | 7.16 | 11.45 | 20,843 | 14,899 | 23,816 |
| Southwest Region* | 80 | 12.30 | 9.26 | 13.82 | 25,579 | 19,265 | 28,736 |
| St. Charles* | 10 | 13.16 | 10.55 | 14.47 | 27,381 | 21,942 | 30,101 |
| St. Louis City* | 130 | 14.01 | 9.87 | 16.08 | 29,134 | 20,521 | 33,440 |
| St. Louis County* | 350 | 11.42 | 7.98 | 13.14 | 23,751 | 16,596 | 27,328 |
| West Central Region* | 70 | 12.61 | 9.20 | 14.32 | 26,237 | 19,146 | 29,783 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 20 | 13.87 | 9.68 | 15.96 | 28,843 | 20,139 | 33,195 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,260 | 1,390 | 130 | 10.32 | 45 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 480 | 520 | 40 | 8.33 | 15 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 420 | 460 | 40 | 9.52 | 14 | Good |
| Central Region* | 80 | 80 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
| Northeast Region* | 50 | 40 | -10 | -20.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Northwest Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 80 | 80 | .00 | 3 | Caution | |
| Southeast Region* | 70 | 70 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
| Southwest Region* | 100 | 100 | .00 | 3 | Good | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training
or training in one of the following
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services