Control inspector vs final inspector

The differences between control inspectors and final inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a control inspector has an average salary of $33,514, which is higher than the $29,724 average annual salary of a final inspector.

The top three skills for a control inspector include pressure vessels, safety standards and regulatory compliance. The most important skills for a final inspector are micrometers, calipers, and aerospace.

Control inspector vs final inspector overview

	Control Inspector	Final Inspector
Yearly salary	$33,514	$29,724
Hourly rate	$16.11	$14.29
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	45,664	16,639
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Control inspector vs final inspector salary

Control inspectors and final inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Control Inspector	Final Inspector
Average salary	$33,514	$29,724
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $40,000	Between $23,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	Bremerton, WA	Auburn, WA
Highest paying state	Connecticut	Washington
Best paying company	Stantec	BD
Best paying industry	Government	Automotive

Differences between control inspector and final inspector education

There are a few differences between a control inspector and a final inspector in terms of educational background:

	Control Inspector	Final Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Control inspector vs final inspector demographics

Here are the differences between control inspectors' and final inspectors' demographics:

	Control Inspector	Final Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.9% Female, 27.1%	Male, 50.9% Female, 49.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 8.0% 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 control inspector and final inspector duties and responsibilities

Control inspector example responsibilities.

Design and implementation of a continuous PID controllers using control theory to achieve a desire temperature on an aluminum rod.
See para.2.1 per AS9100) / general and flight safety FAI, verify that the DQR has complete requirements.
Verify that all process and material certifications meet P.O.
Move parts into MRB if fail tests or do not match blueprint.
Develop human interface to TI545 PLC and industrial wastewater treatment plant using LabVIEW s/w.
Measure the temperature using the temperature sensor and display it on the LCD screen.

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.

Control inspector vs final inspector skills

Common control inspector skills

Pressure Vessels, 17%
Safety Standards, 15%
Regulatory Compliance, 12%
Construction Projects, 11%
Ladders, 11%
Pest Control, 8%

Common final inspector skills

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