Gauge operator vs line inspector

The differences between gauge operators and line 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 $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for a gauge operator include hand tools, CNC and . The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Gauge operator vs line inspector overview

	Gauge Operator	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$37,803	$27,718
Hourly rate	$18.17	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	30,482	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Gauge operator vs line inspector salary

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

	Gauge Operator	Line Inspector
Average salary	$37,803	$27,718
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between gauge operator and line inspector education

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

	Gauge Operator	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gauge operator vs line inspector demographics

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

	Gauge Operator	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 8.0% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between gauge operator and line 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.

Line inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect and certify all Honda accord auto parts.
Conduct conformity inspections, and coordinate inspection reviews with FAA & AFPRO.
Develop and maintain controls to ensure adherence to QA procedures and policies.
Develop and administer QA and inspection training programs for incoming material and production operations.
Perform visual external corrosion and internal erosion inspection utilizing NDT techniques on process piping and equipment during refinery turnarounds.
Require strong knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations, including ISO standards and specifications.

Gauge operator vs line inspector skills

Common gauge operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
CNC, 45%

Common line inspector skills

Basic Math, 23%
Quality Standards, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
Production Lines, 7%
GMP, 7%
Assembly Line, 6%