Test operator vs line inspector

The differences between test operators and line 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 $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for a test operator include test equipment, hand tools and test procedures. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Test operator vs line inspector overview

	Test Operator	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$35,591	$27,718
Hourly rate	$17.11	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	63,674	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Test operator vs line inspector salary

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

	Test Operator	Line Inspector
Average salary	$35,591	$27,718
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $48,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	Stratford, CT	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	Qorvo	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between test operator and line inspector education

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

	Test Operator	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Test operator vs line inspector demographics

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

	Test Operator	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.0% Female, 28.0%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
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, 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 test operator and line 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.

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.

Test operator vs line 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 line inspector skills

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