Sample collector vs line inspector

The differences between sample collectors and line inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a sample collector has an average salary of $28,859, which is higher than the $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for a sample collector include water samples, laboratory analysis and pathogens. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Sample collector vs line inspector overview

	Sample Collector	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$28,859	$27,718
Hourly rate	$13.87	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	3,390	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Sample collector vs line inspector salary

Sample collectors and line inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sample Collector	Line Inspector
Average salary	$28,859	$27,718
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $45,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between sample collector and line inspector education

There are a few differences between a sample collector and a line inspector in terms of educational background:

	Sample Collector	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Biology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sample collector vs line inspector demographics

Here are the differences between sample collectors' and line inspectors' demographics:

	Sample Collector	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.4% Female, 27.6%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.0% Asian, 6.5% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 sample collector and line inspector duties and responsibilities

Sample collector example responsibilities.

Prevent impeding loss and increasing profitability through negotiation and enforcement of schedule collection campaigns, consistently achieving high success standards.
Assist in GPS grid soil sampling, utilizing ATV's which include transporting them on highways and county roads.
Extract soil samples from farm land using GPS navigation.
Perform all hand calculations (beam deflection, stress analysis, fatigue loading) to support FEA results.
Present courses of blood borne pathogens physical and biological hazards associate with meat and poultry.
Prevent impeding loss and increasing profitability through negotiation and enforcement of schedule collection campaigns, consistently achieving high success standards.

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.

Sample collector vs line inspector skills

Common sample collector skills

Water Samples, 72%
Laboratory Analysis, 9%
Pathogens, 9%
Sample Collection, 4%
GPS, 3%
Custody Forms, 3%

Common line inspector skills

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