Milk Sampler

Milk samplers collect milk samples from farms, dairy plants, and tank cars and trucks for laboratory analysis. They remove samples from bulk tanks, tankers or milking machines, using a dipper or pipette, and pour samples into sterile bottles. They weigh samples, label bottles with origin of sample, pack samples in dry ice, and transport samples to laboratory for bacteriological and butterfat content analysis. They also contact potential customers to explain the benefits of a testing program to sell milk-testing services and may assist customers in interpreting sample test results to maximize benefits to customers. They may also maintain individual milk production records for each cow in a customer’s herd.[c]Adapted from http://www.occupationalinfo.org/41/410357010.html[/c]

Forty-two states license milk samplers. While most states (33) require no education or experience, nine states require between one and two days of education or experience. (See Appendix B for details on education and experience requirements.) In contrast, almost all states (36) require one or two exams, while six states require none. Fees range from $0 in 11 states to $75 in California. On average, licensed states require aspiring milk samplers to pay $22 in fees and pass one exam—the 96th most burdensome requirements of the 102 occupations studied. However, because the occupation is licensed by most states, it ranks as the 31st most widely and onerously licensed.

Burden Rank	State	States Licensed	Fees	Estimated Calendar Days Lost	Education	Experience	Exams	Minimum Grade	Minimum Age
1	Indiana	42	$0.00	2	1 days	1 days	1	0	0
2	Kansas	42	$35.00	1	1 clock hours	1 days	1	0	0
3	Iowa	42	$20.00	1	-	1 days	2	0	16
4	Maryland	42	$50.00	1	-	1 days	1	0	0
5	Kentucky	42	$15.00	1	1 days	-	1	0	0
6	North Dakota	42	$10.00	1	1 days	-	1	0	0
7	Louisiana	42	$0.00	1	1 days	-	1	0	0
7	New Mexico	42	$0.00	1	1 days	-	1	0	0
7	Texas	42	$0.00	1	1 days	-	1	0	0
10	Oregon	42	$25.00	0	-	-	2	0	18
11	California	42	$75.00	0	-	-	2	0	0
12	Michigan	42	$50.00	0	-	-	2	0	0
13	Nebraska	42	$25.00	0	-	-	2	0	0
14	Wisconsin	42	$60.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
15	Colorado	42	$50.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
15	South Dakota	42	$50.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
15	Vermont	42	$50.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
18	Pennsylvania	42	$45.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
19	New Jersey	42	$0.00	0	-	-	2	0	0
20	Idaho	42	$25.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
20	Illinois	42	$25.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
20	Missouri	42	$25.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
20	Tennessee	42	$25.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
24	Connecticut	42	$20.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
24	Nevada	42	$20.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
26	Ohio	42	$15.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
27	Arizona	42	$50.00	0	-	-	0	0	0
27	Washington	42	$50.00	0	-	-	0	0	0
29	Arkansas	42	$10.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
29	West Virginia	42	$10.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
31	Delaware	42	$5.20	0	-	-	1	0	0
32	Montana	42	$5.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
32	North Carolina	42	$5.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
34	Utah	42	$40.00	0	-	-	0	0	0
35	Florida	42	$0.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
35	Georgia	42	$0.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
35	Mississippi	42	$0.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
35	South Carolina	42	$0.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
35	Virginia	42	$0.00	0	-	-	1	0	0
40	Massachusetts	42	$20.00	0	-	-	0	0	0
41	New Hampshire	42	$5.00	0	-	-	0	0	0
42	Maine	42	$0.00	0	-	-	0	0	0