Voltage tester vs coating inspector

The differences between voltage testers and coating inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a voltage tester has an average salary of $55,136, which is higher than the $46,342 average annual salary of a coating inspector.

The top three skills for a voltage tester include GPS, grid and stray voltage. The most important skills for a coating inspector are SSPC, pipeline project, and surface prep.

Voltage tester vs coating inspector overview

	Voltage Tester	Coating Inspector
Yearly salary	$55,136	$46,342
Hourly rate	$26.51	$22.28
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	7,625	16,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Voltage tester vs coating inspector salary

Voltage testers and coating inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Voltage Tester	Coating Inspector
Average salary	$55,136	$46,342
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $109,000	Between $29,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between voltage tester and coating inspector education

There are a few differences between a voltage tester and a coating inspector in terms of educational background:

	Voltage Tester	Coating Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Voltage tester vs coating inspector demographics

Here are the differences between voltage testers' and coating inspectors' demographics:

	Voltage Tester	Coating Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 8.6% White, 54.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 8.4% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between voltage tester and coating inspector duties and responsibilities

Voltage tester example responsibilities.

Test performance and troubleshot issues of electromechanical assemblies and analysis system.
Perform CRT measurements: electrical test, landing, grouping, gas radio, capacitance and frit leak.
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Coating inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Work closely with welding inspectors during construction, perform material inspection, and NDT before receiving for painting.
Work in compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards.
Provide water base coats of paint over steel and fiberglass doors.
Ensure compliance with all relate standards and regulations from API to NACE.
Review and witness NDT procedures, and ensure proper calibration and documentation.

Voltage tester vs coating inspector skills

Common voltage tester skills

GPS, 39%
Grid, 25%
Stray Voltage, 21%
Quality Issues, 15%

Common coating inspector skills

SSPC, 20%
Pipeline Project, 10%
Surface Prep, 6%
Inspection Equipment, 6%
Inspection Reports, 5%
Storage Tanks, 5%