Sampler vs coating inspector

The differences between samplers and coating inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a sampler has an average salary of $48,319, which is higher than the $46,342 average annual salary of a coating inspector.

The top three skills for a sampler include harvest, wine and GPS. The most important skills for a coating inspector are SSPC, pipeline project, and surface prep.

Sampler vs coating inspector overview

	Sampler	Coating Inspector
Yearly salary	$48,319	$46,342
Hourly rate	$23.23	$22.28
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	96	16,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Sampler vs coating inspector salary

Samplers and coating inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sampler	Coating Inspector
Average salary	$48,319	$46,342
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $95,000	Between $29,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	Newington, CT	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	Mérieux NutriSciences	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between sampler and coating inspector education

There are a few differences between a sampler and a coating inspector in terms of educational background:

	Sampler	Coating Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sampler vs coating inspector demographics

Here are the differences between samplers' and coating inspectors' demographics:

	Sampler	Coating Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 61.2% Female, 38.8%	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 8.4% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between sampler and coating inspector duties and responsibilities

Sampler example responsibilities.

Perform LIMS Metadata entry into the LIMS software system.
Collect coal samples and run analysis on the product.
Wine sample server provide information on different types of wine.
Harvest crops, run experimental tests, and clean working area.
Assist FDA in identifying violations in storage, handeling and labeling produce.
Offer a few bottles of wine for customers to sample selections of products.

Coating inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Work closely with welding inspectors during construction, perform material inspection, and NDT before receiving for painting.
Work in compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards.
Provide water base coats of paint over steel and fiberglass doors.
Ensure compliance with all relate standards and regulations from API to NACE.
Review and witness NDT procedures, and ensure proper calibration and documentation.

Sampler vs coating inspector skills

Common sampler skills

Harvest, 17%
Wine, 14%
GPS, 14%
QA, 13%
Soil Samples, 9%
USDA, 4%

Common coating inspector skills

SSPC, 20%
Pipeline Project, 10%
Surface Prep, 6%
Inspection Equipment, 6%
Inspection Reports, 5%
Storage Tanks, 5%