License inspector vs lead inspector

The differences between license inspectors and lead inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a license inspector has an average salary of $51,427, which is higher than the $51,148 average annual salary of a lead inspector.

The top three skills for a license inspector include inspection reports, technical assistance and administrative hearings. The most important skills for a lead inspector are NDT, API, and NDE.

License inspector vs lead inspector overview

	License Inspector	Lead Inspector
Yearly salary	$51,427	$51,148
Hourly rate	$24.72	$24.59
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	16,646	17,734
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	46	45
Years of experience	-	-

License inspector vs lead inspector salary

License inspectors and lead inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	License Inspector	Lead Inspector
Average salary	$51,427	$51,148
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $92,000	Between $35,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	West Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Parsons
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between license inspector and lead inspector education

There are a few differences between a license inspector and a lead inspector in terms of educational background:

	License Inspector	Lead Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	-

License inspector vs lead inspector demographics

Here are the differences between license inspectors' and lead inspectors' demographics:

	License Inspector	Lead Inspector
Average age	46	45
Gender ratio	Male, 54.1% Female, 45.9%	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.5% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 7.6% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	12%	4%

Differences between license inspector and lead inspector duties and responsibilities

License inspector example responsibilities.

Perform fit test, EPA regulate air sampling, training and scheduling and manage HealthRX database.
Inspect & evaluate the condition electrical, plumbing, HVAC and relate operating systems.
Inspect housing systems including foundations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing and structural.
Provide updated information, interpretation and explanation of plumbing and mechanical codes to contractors, engineers, architects and other inspectors.
Conduct water testing and radon gas testing.
Conduct subsistence quality assurance inspections in food handling establishments, evaluates and recommends corrective actions for unsanitary conditions.

Lead inspector example responsibilities.

Manage survey crews on prelim route survey, and HDD core sample crews.
Coordinate joint surveys with SATORP inspectors and manage clearance of all issue active LBE and NCR.
Authore numerous new corporate NDT procedures, update procedures and administer all NDE corporate activities.
Comply with all AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
Inspect articles to correct design, tooling and jigs.
Total of 7 HDD crossings and 2 major highway crossings.

License inspector vs lead inspector skills

Common license inspector skills

Inspection Reports, 21%
Technical Assistance, 18%
Administrative Hearings, 11%
Minimum Standards, 11%
Child Care, 10%
Business Licenses, 8%

Common lead inspector skills

NDT, 7%
API, 6%
NDE, 5%
Inspection Reports, 5%
III, 5%
Corrective Action, 4%