Installations inspector vs test operator

The differences between installations inspectors and test operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an installations inspector has an average salary of $40,171, which is higher than the $35,591 average annual salary of a test operator.

The top three skills for an installations inspector include security systems, NFPA and HVAC. The most important skills for a test operator are test equipment, hand tools, and test procedures.

Installations inspector vs test operator overview

	Installations Inspector	Test Operator
Yearly salary	$40,171	$35,591
Hourly rate	$19.31	$17.11
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	16,550	63,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Installations inspector vs test operator salary

Installations inspectors and test operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Installations Inspector	Test Operator
Average salary	$40,171	$35,591
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $58,000	Between $25,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Stratford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Qorvo
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between installations inspector and test operator education

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

	Installations Inspector	Test Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Installations inspector vs test operator demographics

Here are the differences between installations inspectors' and test operators' demographics:

	Installations Inspector	Test Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.6% Female, 11.4%	Male, 72.0% Female, 28.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 6.0% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 10.2% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between installations inspector and test operator duties and responsibilities

Installations inspector example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain MRB process for all discrepant materials.
Verify the installation and removal of formwork.
Obtain samples and perform tests according to the ACI standard.
Inspect placing of concrete and rebar and responsible for making payment.
Examine concrete and mortar on-site for various contractors around the city to ensure concrete quality according to ACI regulations.
Coordinate customer interaction, providing direction and oversight in regard to maintenance, safety, quality assurance and training.

Test operator example responsibilities.

Box build sub-assembly level by solder wire into connector, lead, and fan according to MPI and visuals aid.
Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Work include new lay, tie-ins, repairs, CTS stations, ETS stations.
Install the new version software operation windows.
Complete NDT inspections using multiple inspection methods.
Trouble shoots and repair ICT failures to component level.

Installations inspector vs test operator skills

Common installations inspector skills

Security Systems, 27%
NFPA, 19%
HVAC, 18%
CCTV, 17%
Assembly Line, 5%
Fall Protection, 5%

Common test operator skills

Test Equipment, 9%
Hand Tools, 7%
Test Procedures, 6%
Test Results, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Circuit Boards, 4%

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