Voltage tester vs mechanical inspector

The differences between voltage testers and mechanical 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 $49,727 average annual salary of a mechanical inspector.

The top three skills for a voltage tester include GPS, grid and stray voltage. The most important skills for a mechanical inspector are calipers, micrometers, and mechanical inspection.

Voltage tester vs mechanical inspector overview

	Voltage Tester	Mechanical Inspector
Yearly salary	$55,136	$49,727
Hourly rate	$26.51	$23.91
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	7,625	33,863
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 48%	Associate Degree, 30%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Voltage tester vs mechanical inspector salary

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

	Voltage Tester	Mechanical Inspector
Average salary	$55,136	$49,727
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $109,000	Between $36,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	-	Omaha, NE
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	PBF Energy
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between voltage tester and mechanical inspector education

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

	Voltage Tester	Mechanical Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 48%	Associate Degree, 30%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Voltage tester vs mechanical inspector demographics

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

	Voltage Tester	Mechanical Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 91.8% Female, 8.2%
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, 9.8% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 8.1% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between voltage tester and mechanical 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.
Contract trough Adecco a staffing agency.

Mechanical inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect parts to blueprints using all measuring equipment; micrometer, surface plate, calipers, customer certifications and P.O.
Review vendor supply certifications and first article inspection reports for accurate completion of documentation.
Draft ISO's as needed.
Adhere to FDA and ISO compliance.
Assemble composite assemblies in jigs.
Program and operate Mitutoyo CMM.

Voltage tester vs mechanical inspector skills

Common voltage tester skills

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

Common mechanical inspector skills

Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
Mechanical Inspection, 8%
GD, 6%
Engineering Drawings, 6%
Aerospace, 4%