Backup operator vs computer processing scheduler

The differences between backup operators and computer processing schedulers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a backup operator and a computer processing scheduler. Additionally, a backup operator has an average salary of $38,519, which is higher than the $32,080 average annual salary of a computer processing scheduler.

The top three skills for a backup operator include quality checks, GMP and pallets. The most important skills for a computer processing scheduler are production schedules, customer service, and computer system.

Backup operator vs computer processing scheduler overview

	Backup Operator	Computer Processing Scheduler
Yearly salary	$38,519	$32,080
Hourly rate	$18.52	$15.42
Growth rate	7%	-8%
Number of jobs	41,711	31,640
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Backup operator vs computer processing scheduler salary

Backup operators and computer processing schedulers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Backup Operator	Computer Processing Scheduler
Average salary	$38,519	$32,080
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $59,000	Between $18,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between backup operator and computer processing scheduler education

There are a few differences between a backup operator and a computer processing scheduler in terms of educational background:

	Backup Operator	Computer Processing Scheduler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Backup operator vs computer processing scheduler demographics

Here are the differences between backup operators' and computer processing schedulers' demographics:

	Backup Operator	Computer Processing Scheduler
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 73.1% Female, 26.9%	Male, 34.2% Female, 65.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between backup operator and computer processing scheduler duties and responsibilities

Backup operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on LP air blowers, air compressors, vacuum pumps and water chillers.
Configure Cisco MDS switches via GUI and CLI for SAN.
Follow all guidelines for sanitation per USDA auditing.
Move pallets of finish product and raw materials using sit down fork lift.
Replace or repair windows, doors, floors and seats on wheel vehicles.

Computer processing scheduler example responsibilities.

Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
Install PC peripherals and software.
Support third-party PeopleSoft CRM implementation team with various analysis and inputs for the client.
Escalate and send notifications of problematic issues to immediate supervisor.
Schedule patients for different procedures as ordered by attending physicians, update patients information and demographics in databases as needed.
Maintain an awareness of the relevant SLA while addressing the incident.

Backup operator vs computer processing scheduler skills

Common backup operator skills

Quality Checks, 24%
GMP, 15%
Pallets, 15%
Hand Tools, 14%
Troubleshoot, 13%
Data Entry, 10%

Common computer processing scheduler skills

Production Schedules, 29%
Customer Service, 23%
Computer System, 12%
SQL, 7%
Scheduling Appointments, 7%
Outbound Calls, 6%

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