Gauge operator vs inspector general

The differences between gauge operators and inspectors general can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an inspector general has an average salary of $48,026, which is higher than the $37,803 average annual salary of a gauge operator.

The top three skills for a gauge operator include hand tools, CNC and . The most important skills for an inspector general are IG, OIG, and DOD.

Gauge operator vs inspector general overview

	Gauge Operator	Inspector General
Yearly salary	$37,803	$48,026
Hourly rate	$18.17	$23.09
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	30,482	58,208
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Gauge operator vs inspector general salary

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

	Gauge Operator	Inspector General
Average salary	$37,803	$48,026
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $30,000 And $74,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	MKP Capital Management
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between gauge operator and inspector general education

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

	Gauge Operator	Inspector General
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gauge operator vs inspector general demographics

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

	Gauge Operator	Inspector General
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 69.2% Female, 30.8%
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, 13.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 8.3% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between gauge operator and inspector general 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.

Inspector general example responsibilities.

Identify the appropriate DoD organizations and project locations to accomplish assign project objectives.
Conduct complex functional inspections, focuse on logistics management of DoD activities.
Issue hundreds of subpoenas for production of records.
Conduct inquiries, investigations and respond to Hotline complaints.
Install overhead cranes, rail systems, trolley hoists.
Update the GIS system with new data as projects are complete.

Gauge operator vs inspector general skills

Common gauge operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
CNC, 45%

Common inspector general skills

IG, 15%
OIG, 12%
DOD, 7%
Corrective Action, 6%
Audit Reports, 6%
Fraud Waste, 5%