Auto job estimator vs coating inspector

The differences between auto job estimators and coating inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an auto job estimator has an average salary of $51,333, which is higher than the $46,342 average annual salary of a coating inspector.

The top three skills for an auto job estimator include customer service, CCC and body shop. The most important skills for a coating inspector are SSPC, pipeline project, and surface prep.

Auto job estimator vs coating inspector overview

	Auto Job Estimator	Coating Inspector
Yearly salary	$51,333	$46,342
Hourly rate	$24.68	$22.28
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	50,981	16,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Auto job estimator vs coating inspector salary

Auto job estimators and coating inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Auto Job Estimator	Coating Inspector
Average salary	$51,333	$46,342
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $70,000	Between $29,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between auto job estimator and coating inspector education

There are a few differences between an auto job estimator and a coating inspector in terms of educational background:

	Auto Job Estimator	Coating Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Auto job estimator vs coating inspector demographics

Here are the differences between auto job estimators' and coating inspectors' demographics:

	Auto Job Estimator	Coating Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% Asian, 7.2% White, 53.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 8.4% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between auto job estimator and coating inspector duties and responsibilities

Auto job estimator example responsibilities.

Manage the estimating of a commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical contracting business.
Obtain measurements, photos and documentation to process remotely Xactimate estimates to submit for insurance and customer approval.
Handle post sale inspections, maintain great arbitration rate.Virus-free.
Act as the liaison between SGS customers and their customers.
Document damage through the use of digital photography and SGS equipment.

Coating inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Work closely with welding inspectors during construction, perform material inspection, and NDT before receiving for painting.
Work in compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards.
Provide water base coats of paint over steel and fiberglass doors.
Ensure compliance with all relate standards and regulations from API to NACE.
Review and witness NDT procedures, and ensure proper calibration and documentation.

Auto job estimator vs coating inspector skills

Common auto job estimator skills

Customer Service, 43%
CCC, 29%
Body Shop, 12%
I-Car, 8%
Auto Body Repair, 2%
Vehicle Inspections, 1%

Common coating inspector skills

SSPC, 20%
Pipeline Project, 10%
Surface Prep, 6%
Inspection Equipment, 6%
Inspection Reports, 5%
Storage Tanks, 5%