Auto job estimator vs line inspector

The differences between auto job estimators and line 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 $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for an auto job estimator include customer service, CCC and body shop. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Auto job estimator vs line inspector overview

	Auto Job Estimator	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$51,333	$27,718
Hourly rate	$24.68	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	50,981	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Auto job estimator vs line inspector salary

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

	Auto Job Estimator	Line Inspector
Average salary	$51,333	$27,718
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $70,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between auto job estimator and line inspector education

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

	Auto Job Estimator	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Auto job estimator vs line inspector demographics

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

	Auto Job Estimator	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 8.0% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between auto job estimator and line 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.

Line inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect and certify all Honda accord auto parts.
Conduct conformity inspections, and coordinate inspection reviews with FAA & AFPRO.
Develop and maintain controls to ensure adherence to QA procedures and policies.
Develop and administer QA and inspection training programs for incoming material and production operations.
Perform visual external corrosion and internal erosion inspection utilizing NDT techniques on process piping and equipment during refinery turnarounds.
Require strong knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations, including ISO standards and specifications.

Auto job estimator vs line 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 line inspector skills

Basic Math, 23%
Quality Standards, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
Production Lines, 7%
GMP, 7%
Assembly Line, 6%