Control inspector vs test operator

The differences between control inspectors and test operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a test operator has an average salary of $35,591, which is higher than the $33,514 average annual salary of a control inspector.

The top three skills for a control inspector include pressure vessels, safety standards and regulatory compliance. The most important skills for a test operator are test equipment, hand tools, and test procedures.

Control inspector vs test operator overview

	Control Inspector	Test Operator
Yearly salary	$33,514	$35,591
Hourly rate	$16.11	$17.11
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	45,664	63,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Control inspector vs test operator salary

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

	Control Inspector	Test Operator
Average salary	$33,514	$35,591
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $40,000	Between $25,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Bremerton, WA	Stratford, CT
Highest paying state	Connecticut	Connecticut
Best paying company	Stantec	Qorvo
Best paying industry	Government	Technology

Differences between control inspector and test operator education

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

	Control Inspector	Test Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Control inspector vs test operator demographics

Here are the differences between control inspectors' and test operators' demographics:

	Control Inspector	Test Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.9% Female, 27.1%	Male, 72.0% Female, 28.0%
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, 9.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 10.2% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between control inspector and test operator 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.

Test operator example responsibilities.

Box build sub-assembly level by solder wire into connector, lead, and fan according to MPI and visuals aid.
Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Work include new lay, tie-ins, repairs, CTS stations, ETS stations.
Install the new version software operation windows.
Complete NDT inspections using multiple inspection methods.
Trouble shoots and repair ICT failures to component level.

Control inspector vs test operator skills

Common control inspector skills

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

Common test operator skills

Test Equipment, 9%
Hand Tools, 7%
Test Procedures, 6%
Test Results, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Circuit Boards, 4%