Packaging inspector vs inspector

The differences between packaging inspectors and inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an inspector has an average salary of $38,757, which is higher than the $32,968 average annual salary of a packaging inspector.

The top three skills for a packaging inspector include package product, GMP and FDA. The most important skills for an inspector are sketch, good communication, and magnetic particle.

Packaging inspector vs inspector overview

	Packaging Inspector	Inspector
Yearly salary	$32,968	$38,757
Hourly rate	$15.85	$18.63
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	24,020	17,670
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Packaging inspector vs inspector salary

Packaging inspectors and inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Packaging Inspector	Inspector
Average salary	$32,968	$38,757
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Stratford, CT	Vancouver, WA
Highest paying state	Colorado	Louisiana
Best paying company	Nation Pizza	Los Alamos National Laboratory
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Automotive

Differences between packaging inspector and inspector education

There are a few differences between a packaging inspector and an inspector in terms of educational background:

	Packaging Inspector	Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Packaging inspector vs inspector demographics

Here are the differences between packaging inspectors' and inspectors' demographics:

	Packaging Inspector	Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 47.0% Female, 53.0%	Male, 61.7% Female, 38.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.7% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 8.1% White, 56.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between packaging inspector and inspector duties and responsibilities

Packaging inspector example responsibilities.

Utilize micrometers and other precision measuring devices to assure appropriate quality and size of finish products per customer specifications.
Disassemble and reassemble machinery in preparation for CIP.

Inspector example responsibilities.

Follow all regulations including OSHA, safety, PPE, JSA and ISO.
Deliver thorough QA testing reports that determine product quality and release readiness.
Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment; micrometers, calipers and air gauges to analyze material for conformance to product specifications.
Utilize maps and GPS and markers when need
Require knowledge of all safety measures and JSA's.
Shovel inspector for two 2300 MKII's and 7495 CAT/Bucyrus shovels.

Packaging inspector vs inspector skills

Common packaging inspector skills

Package Product, 19%
GMP, 11%
FDA, 10%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Plastic Bottles, 6%

Common inspector skills

Sketch, 7%
Good Communication, 7%
Magnetic Particle, 6%
Customer Service, 6%
Calipers, 6%
Safety Standards, 5%