Test operator vs final inspector

The differences between test operators and final inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a test operator has an average salary of $35,591, which is higher than the $29,724 average annual salary of a final inspector.

The top three skills for a test operator include test equipment, hand tools and test procedures. The most important skills for a final inspector are micrometers, calipers, and aerospace.

Test operator vs final inspector overview

	Test Operator	Final Inspector
Yearly salary	$35,591	$29,724
Hourly rate	$17.11	$14.29
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	63,674	16,639
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Test operator vs final inspector salary

Test operators and final inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Test Operator	Final Inspector
Average salary	$35,591	$29,724
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $48,000	Between $23,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	Stratford, CT	Auburn, WA
Highest paying state	Connecticut	Washington
Best paying company	Qorvo	BD
Best paying industry	Technology	Automotive

Differences between test operator and final inspector education

There are a few differences between a test operator and a final inspector in terms of educational background:

	Test Operator	Final Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Test operator vs final inspector demographics

Here are the differences between test operators' and final inspectors' demographics:

	Test Operator	Final Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.0% Female, 28.0%	Male, 50.9% Female, 49.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 10.2% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between test operator and final inspector duties and responsibilities

Test operator example responsibilities.

Box build sub-assembly level by solder wire into connector, lead, and fan according to MPI and visuals aid.
Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Work include new lay, tie-ins, repairs, CTS stations, ETS stations.
Install the new version software operation windows.
Complete NDT inspections using multiple inspection methods.
Trouble shoots and repair ICT failures to component level.

Final inspector example responsibilities.

Certify to IPC-610, ISO 9001-2000.
Train for FDA audits and ISO procedures.
Programme and operate Sheffield CMM and Starrett CMM.
Require excellent knowledge of FAA regulations; interpretation of policy manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Perform detailed inspection of manufacture brake pads using calipers and various gauges.
Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements.

Test operator vs final inspector skills

Common test operator skills

Test Equipment, 9%
Hand Tools, 7%
Test Procedures, 6%
Test Results, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Circuit Boards, 4%

Common final inspector skills

Micrometers, 12%
Calipers, 10%
Aerospace, 7%
In-Process Inspection, 4%
Inspection Reports, 4%
GD, 4%