Vehicle inspector vs motor vehicle compliance analyst

The differences between vehicle inspectors and motor vehicle compliance analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a vehicle inspector and a motor vehicle compliance analyst. Additionally, a motor vehicle compliance analyst has an average salary of $47,213, which is higher than the $47,110 average annual salary of a vehicle inspector.

The top three skills for a vehicle inspector include inspect vehicles, mechanical problems and cleanliness. The most important skills for a motor vehicle compliance analyst are drivers license, license plates, and identification card.

Vehicle inspector vs motor vehicle compliance analyst overview

	Vehicle Inspector	Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst
Yearly salary	$47,110	$47,213
Hourly rate	$22.65	$22.70
Growth rate	-3%	1%
Number of jobs	18,031	16,883
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	2	2

Vehicle inspector vs motor vehicle compliance analyst salary

Vehicle inspectors and motor vehicle compliance analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vehicle Inspector	Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst
Average salary	$47,110	$47,213
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $76,000	Between $24,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	Newark, NJ	-
Highest paying state	New Jersey	-
Best paying company	Parsons	-
Best paying industry	Internet	-

Differences between vehicle inspector and motor vehicle compliance analyst education

There are a few differences between a vehicle inspector and a motor vehicle compliance analyst in terms of educational background:

	Vehicle Inspector	Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Vehicle inspector vs motor vehicle compliance analyst demographics

Here are the differences between vehicle inspectors' and motor vehicle compliance analysts' demographics:

	Vehicle Inspector	Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 16.4% Female, 83.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 18.8% Unknown, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 5.8% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between vehicle inspector and motor vehicle compliance analyst duties and responsibilities

Vehicle inspector example responsibilities.

Specialize in HVAC system on subway cars.
Work in several Honda plants in Ohio and warehousing.
Represent SGS and build relationships with auto dealerships and customers.
Inspect car components for compliance with FRA and AAR standards.
Submit completed inspection billing statements to SGS finance department for payments.
Perform inspections for Honda financial, ally financial, Chrysler financial.

Motor vehicle compliance analyst example responsibilities.

Enforce complex federal, state and agency policies to ensure conformance with establish regulations concerning eligibility factors regarding compliance.
Use PdMA motor tester to acquire, analyze and report motor health in the steel manufacturing industry.
Enter summonses into database, accept pleas on traffic violations, schedule hearings for motorists, and assess fines.

Vehicle inspector vs motor vehicle compliance analyst skills

Common vehicle inspector skills

Inspect Vehicles, 25%
Mechanical Problems, 17%
Cleanliness, 13%
Condition Reports, 6%
Inspection Reports, 6%
Structural Damage, 6%

Common motor vehicle compliance analyst skills

Drivers License, 29%
License Plates, 20%
Identification Card, 16%
Production Reports, 12%
Law Enforcement Agencies, 8%
Computer System, 7%

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