Chyron operator vs signal technician

The differences between chyron operators and signal technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a chyron operator and a signal technician. Additionally, a chyron operator has an average salary of $58,803, which is higher than the $51,106 average annual salary of a signal technician.

The top three skills for a chyron operator include studio production, adobe photoshop and live shows. The most important skills for a signal technician are traffic control devices, CDL, and DOD.

Chyron operator vs signal technician overview

	Chyron Operator	Signal Technician
Yearly salary	$58,803	$51,106
Hourly rate	$28.27	$24.57
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	25,910	25,177
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 74%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Chyron operator vs signal technician salary

Chyron operators and signal technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chyron Operator	Signal Technician
Average salary	$58,803	$51,106
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $85,000	Between $37,000 And $69,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between chyron operator and signal technician education

There are a few differences between a chyron operator and a signal technician in terms of educational background:

	Chyron Operator	Signal Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 74%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Communication	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	New York University	Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon

Chyron operator vs signal technician demographics

Here are the differences between chyron operators' and signal technicians' demographics:

	Chyron Operator	Signal Technician
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 48.4% Female, 51.6%	Male, 84.8% Female, 15.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 5.1% White, 62.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 5.0% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between chyron operator and signal technician duties and responsibilities

Chyron operator example responsibilities.

Manage and update show's Facebook page and website with strategically tailor content aim at growing audience base.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Review completed DVD's on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
Mail tapes, progress reports, production notes and footage to MTV's NY office.

Signal technician example responsibilities.

Used UNIX base analysis systems to accomplish all tasks.
Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
Coordinate with road masters and other CSX personnel to get cars spot and efficient completion of all require task.
Assist in the construction and installation of ATC and PTC systems.

Chyron operator vs signal technician skills

Common chyron operator skills

Studio Production, 24%
Adobe Photoshop, 20%
Live Shows, 13%
Studio Cameras, 12%
Control Room, 11%
Duet, 10%

Common signal technician skills

Traffic Control Devices, 22%
CDL, 14%
DOD, 9%
Signal Systems, 7%
MUTCD, 6%
IMSA, 6%

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