Motor carrier inspector vs certified medical technician

The differences between motor carrier inspectors and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a motor carrier inspector, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a motor carrier inspector has an average salary of $43,248, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a motor carrier inspector include patrol, motor vehicle and safety violations. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Motor carrier inspector vs certified medical technician overview

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$43,248	$38,859
Hourly rate	$20.79	$18.68
Growth rate	11%	5%
Number of jobs	33,268	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	49	44
Years of experience	2	12

Motor carrier inspector vs certified medical technician salary

Motor carrier inspectors and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$43,248	$38,859
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $78,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between motor carrier inspector and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a motor carrier inspector and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Motor carrier inspector vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between motor carrier inspectors' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	49	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.7% Female, 28.3%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.0% Asian, 6.5% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 15.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 10.0% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	8%

Differences between motor carrier inspector and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Motor carrier inspector example responsibilities.

Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders.
Deliver 500 plus Seattle PI/Times newspapers 7 days a week.
Deliver newspapers in rural areas by automobile.
Apply asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways.

Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.

Motor carrier inspector vs certified medical technician skills

Common motor carrier inspector skills

Patrol, 21%
Motor Vehicle, 15%
Safety Violations, 14%
State Laws, 10%
Federal Motor, 7%
Commercial Vehicles, 6%

Common certified medical technician skills

Patients, 17%
Vital Signs, 12%
CPR, 8%
Administer Medications, 7%
Resident Care, 6%
HIPAA, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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