Control inspector vs line inspector

The differences between control inspectors and line 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 $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for a control inspector include pressure vessels, safety standards and regulatory compliance. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Control inspector vs line inspector overview

	Control Inspector	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$33,514	$27,718
Hourly rate	$16.11	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	45,664	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Control inspector vs line inspector salary

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

	Control Inspector	Line Inspector
Average salary	$33,514	$27,718
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $40,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	Bremerton, WA	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	Stantec	-
Best paying industry	Government	-

Differences between control inspector and line inspector education

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

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

Control inspector vs line inspector demographics

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

	Control Inspector	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.9% Female, 27.1%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
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, 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 control inspector and line 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.

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.

Control inspector vs line inspector skills

Common control inspector skills

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

Common line inspector skills

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