Test supervisor vs shop supervisor

The differences between test supervisors and shop supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a test supervisor and a shop supervisor. Additionally, a test supervisor has an average salary of $68,046, which is higher than the $50,689 average annual salary of a shop supervisor.

The top three skills for a test supervisor include test procedures, direct supervision and lean manufacturing. The most important skills for a shop supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance.

Test supervisor vs shop supervisor overview

	Test Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Yearly salary	$68,046	$50,689
Hourly rate	$32.71	$24.37
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	43,134	35,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Test supervisor vs shop supervisor salary

Test supervisors and shop supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Test Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average salary	$68,046	$50,689
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $126,000	Between $30,000 And $84,000
Highest paying City	Clifton, NJ	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Delaware
Best paying company	Lucid Motors	TechnipFMC
Best paying industry	Construction	Energy

Differences between test supervisor and shop supervisor education

There are a few differences between a test supervisor and a shop supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Test Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Test supervisor vs shop supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between test supervisors' and shop supervisors' demographics:

	Test Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between test supervisor and shop supervisor duties and responsibilities

Test supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage offshore/onshore resources for UAT testing.
Manage execution of manual and automate test cases for functional, performance, load, integration, UAT and infrastructure testing.
Preform security checks on USAF physical resources.
Facilitate large scale meetings for UAT timelines and information for testers.
Implement SDLC standards and guidelines and enforce these rules within the departments.
Work in an ESD environment, responsible for clean room compliance and requirements.

Shop supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise CNC operators.
Supervise and work in a fabrication shop, fabricate conveyors, MIG and TIG welding, and operate end mill.
Procure aerospace alloys and materials as well as all consumables.
Design medical, kitchen, and woodworking products using SolidWorks.
Follow instructions given by supervisor to ensure products are being meet to QA and USDA.
Start out as a welder (MIG, TIG) and move up to shop supervisor.

Test supervisor vs shop supervisor skills

Common test supervisor skills

Test Procedures, 13%
Direct Supervision, 11%
Lean Manufacturing, 9%
Test Equipment, 8%
Quality Standards, 5%
Direct Reports, 5%

Common shop supervisor skills

Customer Service, 26%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Parts Inventory, 6%
OSHA, 4%
Equipment Maintenance, 3%