Ultrasonic tester vs line inspector

The differences between ultrasonic testers and line inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an ultrasonic tester has an average salary of $52,501, which is higher than the $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for an ultrasonic tester include inspection reports, ultrasonic testing and . The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Ultrasonic tester vs line inspector overview

	Ultrasonic Tester	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$52,501	$27,718
Hourly rate	$25.24	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	6,867	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 46%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Ultrasonic tester vs line inspector salary

Ultrasonic testers and line inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ultrasonic Tester	Line Inspector
Average salary	$52,501	$27,718
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $102,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between ultrasonic tester and line inspector education

There are a few differences between an ultrasonic tester and a line inspector in terms of educational background:

	Ultrasonic Tester	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 46%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ultrasonic tester vs line inspector demographics

Here are the differences between ultrasonic testers' and line inspectors' demographics:

	Ultrasonic Tester	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.5% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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 ultrasonic tester and line inspector duties and responsibilities

Ultrasonic tester example responsibilities.

Operate spooling spark tester machine for HV wire and cable in search of faulty wire after the extruding process.
Operate spooling spark tester machine for HV wire and cable in search of faulty wire after the extruding process.

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.

Ultrasonic tester vs line inspector skills

Common ultrasonic tester skills

Inspection Reports, 63%
Ultrasonic Testing, 37%

Common line inspector skills

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