Field inspector vs resident inspector

The differences between field inspectors and resident inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a field inspector and a resident inspector. Additionally, a resident inspector has an average salary of $55,886, which is higher than the $49,794 average annual salary of a field inspector.

The top three skills for a field inspector include customer service, sketch and inspection reports. The most important skills for a resident inspector are rehabilitation, OSHA, and construction management.

Field inspector vs resident inspector overview

	Field Inspector	Resident Inspector
Yearly salary	$49,794	$55,886
Hourly rate	$23.94	$26.87
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	60,866	22,142
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Field inspector vs resident inspector salary

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

	Field Inspector	Resident Inspector
Average salary	$49,794	$55,886
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $79,000	Between $37,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	Anaheim, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Cohesity	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between field inspector and resident inspector education

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

	Field Inspector	Resident Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Most common major	Business	Civil Engineering
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Field inspector vs resident inspector demographics

Here are the differences between field inspectors' and resident inspectors' demographics:

	Field Inspector	Resident Inspector
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%	Male, 87.8% Female, 12.2%
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, 8.1% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 3.4% White, 69.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between field inspector and resident inspector 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.

Resident inspector example responsibilities.

Manage and inspect fiber optic cable placement, fiber drop installations and associate construction activities for an assign OSP project.
Provide monthly PCOR/CO, Submittals, RFI s logs and status report.
Follow API and quality standard methods, techniques to detect defects, and assure quality of the product.
Prepare RFI's to the project designer for project changes and review contractor's materials and equipment submittals for approval.
Use a variety of conventional and advance inspection devices, CMM tools and instruments to verify dimension to drawing specifications.
Coordinate customer interaction, providing direction and oversight in regard to maintenance, safety, quality assurance and training.

Field inspector vs resident inspector skills

Common field inspector skills

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

Common resident inspector skills

Rehabilitation, 19%
OSHA, 15%
Construction Management, 10%
Safety Checks, 7%
Construction Projects, 4%
Construction Sites, 3%