At-a-Glance: Target a “core QA/QC stack” of ISO 9001 auditor + NDT Level II + Welding/Coatings inspector, then layer discipline API inspector cards and ASQ CQE. Typical runway: 9–18 months part-time; ...
Offshore Welding Inspector pay is typically day-rate based. Mid-career projects commonly pay $620–$950 per day, with a median near $780; at ~180 offshore days/year that annualizes to about $140,000.