Welding Inspector Salary in Knoxville, TN

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How much does a Welding Inspector make in Knoxville, TN? The average Welding Inspector salary in Knoxville, TN is $51,258 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45,609 and $58,574. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Welding Inspector?

A Welding Inspector is responsible for ensuring that welding processes and procedures are carried out in accordance with industry standards and regulations. They inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications, and may also conduct tests and measurements to verify the integrity of the welds. Additionally, welding inspectors may be responsible for documenting and reporting their findings, as well as providing guidance and support to welding personnel to ensure that best practices are followed. They play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and quality of welded products and structures.

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Certified Welding Inspector

Tulsa Inspection Resources, LLC - Tulsa , OK

Advise Senior Welding Inspector of all decisions/problems/possible alternatives and provide Welding documentation reports. * Notify the Senior Welding Inspector of environmental problems. * Provide ...

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NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector

S&ME, Inc. - Charlotte , NC

NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector Requisition Number: 2024-1350-15 S&ME seeks an individual passionate about ensuring the structural integrity of steel to join our NDE/NDT team in Charlotte, North ...

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Certified Welding Inspector - NDT Level II

Raba Kistner Inc. - San Antonio , TX

The Certified Welding Inspector - NDT Level II will also perform nondestructive evaluations, such as magnetic particle and ultrasonic testing. Other responsibilities include: * Serve as consultant in ...

ZipRecruiter - 14 days ago

Certified Welding Inspector

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc - Columbia , SC

Current Certified Welding Inspector and/or ICC Bolting, Welding, and Structural Steel Inspector certificates. * Ability to read and interpret project drawings and codes. * Familiarity with other ...

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AWS Certified Welding Inspector 2nd Shift

Frazier Industrial Company - Dyersburg , TN

We are looking for (AWS) Certified welding Inspector or associate welding inspector for this position. This position requires constant floor inspection and documentation of all manufacturing ...

ZipRecruiter - 26 days ago

QA/QC Technician - Welding Inspector

FST Technical Services - Lithia Springs , GA

We are seeking a CWI's and/or NDT Level II certified Welding Inspectors from in and around the Lithia Springs, GA area! Local area candidates only at this time. * Weld Inspection and witnessing

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What does a Welding Inspector do?

Common responsibilities of a Welding Inspector

Collaborate with engineers and project managers to resolve welding-related issues.

September 12, 2023

Conduct visual inspections of welded joints for defects such as cracks, porosity, and incomplete fusion.

September 18, 2023

Provide guidance and support to welding personnel on proper welding techniques and best practices.

September 20, 2023

Interpret and evaluate welding codes and standards to ensure compliance.

September 22, 2023

Document and report any non-conformities or deficiencies in the welding process.

September 25, 2023

Monitor and assess the performance of welding personnel and provide feedback for improvement.

September 28, 2023

Conduct pre-welding and post-welding inspections to ensure quality and integrity of the welds.

October 22, 2023

Verify that welding procedures and techniques are being followed correctly.

October 23, 2023

Use non-destructive testing methods such as ultrasonic testing and radiography to detect internal defects in welds.

November 21, 2023

Inspect welding work to ensure it meets industry standards and specifications.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Welding Inspector in Knoxville, TN

Average Base Salary

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45609

58574

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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What is the average salary for Welding Inspector in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welding Inspector in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Welding Inspector ranges from $45,609 to $58,574 with the average base salary of $51,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,227 to $59,747 with the average total cash compensation of $52,028.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,258	$45,609 - $58,574
Bonus	$769	$617 - $1,173
Total Pay	$52,028	$46,227 - $59,747

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Welding Inspector Salary Near Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,720 - $58,716	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,289 - $55,593	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,451 - $55,801	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,843 - $57,589	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,997 - $60,356	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,182 - $59,309	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN

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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...

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