Auto job estimator vs final inspector

The differences between auto job estimators and final 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 $29,724 average annual salary of a final inspector.

The top three skills for an auto job estimator include customer service, CCC and body shop. The most important skills for a final inspector are micrometers, calipers, and aerospace.

Auto job estimator vs final inspector overview

	Auto Job Estimator	Final Inspector
Yearly salary	$51,333	$29,724
Hourly rate	$24.68	$14.29
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	50,981	16,639
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Auto job estimator vs final inspector salary

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

	Auto Job Estimator	Final Inspector
Average salary	$51,333	$29,724
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $70,000	Between $23,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Auburn, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between auto job estimator and final inspector education

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

	Auto Job Estimator	Final Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Auto job estimator vs final inspector demographics

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

	Auto Job Estimator	Final Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%	Male, 50.9% Female, 49.1%
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, 9.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between auto job estimator and final 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.

Final inspector example responsibilities.

Certify to IPC-610, ISO 9001-2000.
Train for FDA audits and ISO procedures.
Programme and operate Sheffield CMM and Starrett CMM.
Require excellent knowledge of FAA regulations; interpretation of policy manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Perform detailed inspection of manufacture brake pads using calipers and various gauges.
Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements.

Auto job estimator vs final 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 final inspector skills

Micrometers, 12%
Calipers, 10%
Aerospace, 7%
In-Process Inspection, 4%
Inspection Reports, 4%
GD, 4%