Could anyone give me an idea on the minimum compensation a CWI can recieve. I've been in the welding industry for over 15 years and a CWI for about 8 months. I would like to further my career as an Certified Welding Inspector, but the dilema is that I make a reasonable wage now and want to make a modest career change for the better and make more than what I'm currently making. Am I going in the right track? I'm also trying to recieve further education in ET, UT, PT, VT, RT and NDT. Also Does this CWI mean that I'm a level I or II Inspector? What type of Inspection work can I perform?