Field inspector vs grade checker

The differences between field inspectors and grade checkers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a field inspector has an average salary of $49,794, which is higher than the $46,024 average annual salary of a grade checker.

The top three skills for a field inspector include customer service, sketch and inspection reports. The most important skills for a grade checker are GPS, grade control, and hand tools.

Field inspector vs grade checker overview

	Field Inspector	Grade Checker
Yearly salary	$49,794	$46,024
Hourly rate	$23.94	$22.13
Growth rate	-4%	4%
Number of jobs	60,866	9,869
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	50	42
Years of experience	6	-

Field inspector vs grade checker salary

Field inspectors and grade checkers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Field Inspector	Grade Checker
Average salary	$49,794	$46,024
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $79,000	Between $35,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	Anaheim, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Cohesity	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between field inspector and grade checker education

There are a few differences between a field inspector and a grade checker in terms of educational background:

	Field Inspector	Grade Checker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Field inspector vs grade checker demographics

Here are the differences between field inspectors' and grade checkers' demographics:

	Field Inspector	Grade Checker
Average age	50	42
Gender ratio	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 3.4% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Asian, 3.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	9%

Differences between field inspector and grade checker duties and responsibilities

Field inspector example responsibilities.

Manage RFI files and records.
Manage and inspect fiber optic cable placement, fiber drop installations and associate construction activities for an assign OSP project.
Conduct tests such as, but not limit to, all common ACI field tests, all common ASTM laboratory tests.
Inspect the exterior and interior, including attach buildings, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical system, attic and roof.
Perform interior and exterior BPO's.
Utilize ArcMap software to generate GIS mapping.

Grade checker example responsibilities.

Lead excavation crews in underground plumbing jobs.
Set and check grade with peep sight and GPS technology and level lasers.
Work as a laborer with asphalt.
Operate excavator, bobcat and loader.
Work with both Topcon and trimble rovers.
Operate bobcat loader and drive a bobtail dump truck.

Field inspector vs grade checker skills

Common field inspector skills

Customer Service, 18%
Sketch, 11%
Inspection Reports, 6%
Asphalt, 5%
Ladders, 5%
GPS, 4%

Common grade checker skills

GPS, 30%
Grade Control, 11%
Hand Tools, 11%
Highway Construction, 10%
Grade Stakes, 7%
Construction Projects, 5%