Gauge operator vs final inspector

The differences between gauge operators and final inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a gauge operator has an average salary of $37,803, which is higher than the $29,724 average annual salary of a final inspector.

The top three skills for a gauge operator include hand tools, CNC and . The most important skills for a final inspector are micrometers, calipers, and aerospace.

Gauge operator vs final inspector overview

	Gauge Operator	Final Inspector
Yearly salary	$37,803	$29,724
Hourly rate	$18.17	$14.29
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	30,482	16,639
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Gauge operator vs final inspector salary

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

	Gauge Operator	Final Inspector
Average salary	$37,803	$29,724
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $23,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Auburn, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between gauge operator and final inspector education

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

	Gauge Operator	Final Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gauge operator vs final inspector demographics

Here are the differences between gauge operators' and final inspectors' demographics:

	Gauge Operator	Final Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 50.9% Female, 49.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 7.2% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 gauge operator and final inspector duties and responsibilities

Gauge operator example responsibilities.

Review and interpret part prints and datum schemes in the production of subframes for BMW and Mercedes.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

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.

Gauge operator vs final inspector skills

Common gauge operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
CNC, 45%

Common final inspector skills

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