Weight inspector vs grade checker

The differences between weight inspectors and grade checkers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a weight inspector has an average salary of $49,000, which is higher than the $46,024 average annual salary of a grade checker.

The top three skills for a weight inspector include commodities, AS400 and propane. The most important skills for a grade checker are GPS, grade control, and hand tools.

Weight inspector vs grade checker overview

	Weight Inspector	Grade Checker
Yearly salary	$49,000	$46,024
Hourly rate	$23.56	$22.13
Growth rate	-4%	4%
Number of jobs	16,771	9,869
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	50	42
Years of experience	6	-

Weight inspector vs grade checker salary

Weight inspectors and grade checkers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Weight Inspector	Grade Checker
Average salary	$49,000	$46,024
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $85,000	Between $35,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	Santa Cruz, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Monroe County	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between weight inspector and grade checker education

There are a few differences between a weight inspector and a grade checker in terms of educational background:

	Weight Inspector	Grade Checker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Weight inspector vs grade checker demographics

Here are the differences between weight inspectors' and grade checkers' demographics:

	Weight Inspector	Grade Checker
Average age	50	42
Gender ratio	Male, 78.2% Female, 21.8%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 3.4% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Asian, 3.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	9%

Differences between weight inspector and grade checker duties and responsibilities

Weight inspector example responsibilities.

Manage cad files and plotting operations, as cad manager.
Test and inspect tank trucks, fuel oil trucks, propane trucks.
Document all corrections and enter all data into AS400 system timely and efficiently.
Train and instruct others in the group on the usage of AS400 system.
Participate in NMFTA special research projects to provide accurate information on new and changing commodities.
Oversee installation of concrete sidewalks, wheel chair ramps, driveway aprons, asphalt and slurry projects in subdivisions.

Grade checker example responsibilities.

Lead excavation crews in underground plumbing jobs.
Set and check grade with peep sight and GPS technology and level lasers.
Work as a laborer with asphalt.
Operate excavator, bobcat and loader.
Work with both Topcon and trimble rovers.
Operate bobcat loader and drive a bobtail dump truck.

Weight inspector vs grade checker skills

Common weight inspector skills

Commodities, 33%
AS400, 21%
Propane, 12%
Freight Carriers, 10%
Physical Inspections, 8%
State Laws, 4%

Common grade checker skills

GPS, 30%
Grade Control, 11%
Hand Tools, 11%
Highway Construction, 10%
Grade Stakes, 7%
Construction Projects, 5%