Computer coordinator vs specialist

The differences between computer coordinators and specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a computer coordinator and a specialist. Additionally, a computer coordinator has an average salary of $68,169, which is higher than the $58,013 average annual salary of a specialist.

The top three skills for a computer coordinator include computer system, patients and CNC. The most important skills for a specialist are patients, customer service, and work ethic.

Computer coordinator vs specialist overview

	Computer Coordinator	Specialist
Yearly salary	$68,169	$58,013
Hourly rate	$32.77	$27.89
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	29,926	358,433
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Computer coordinator vs specialist salary

Computer coordinators and specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computer Coordinator	Specialist
Average salary	$68,169	$58,013
Salary range	Between $55,000 And $84,000	Between $32,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	Fresno, CA	Jersey City, NJ
Highest paying state	New Jersey	New Jersey
Best paying company	VT Industries	The Citadel
Best paying industry	Hospitality	-

Differences between computer coordinator and specialist education

There are a few differences between a computer coordinator and a specialist in terms of educational background:

	Computer Coordinator	Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Computer coordinator vs specialist demographics

Here are the differences between computer coordinators' and specialists' demographics:

	Computer Coordinator	Specialist
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 49.6% Female, 50.4%	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 10.6% White, 56.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 10.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between computer coordinator and specialist duties and responsibilities

Computer coordinator example responsibilities.

Develop Perl scripts to automate debugging processes
Facilitate use of college and campus-wide networking through use of Novell and Win/NT base LAN.
Create computer image and POS manuals for on-site installations.
Assist in the installation and maintenance of Novell network servers and programs.
Set up the POS computer system in front and back of house for new stores and train the new in-store administrators.
Provide excellent customer service to patients.

Specialist example responsibilities.

Create, manage, and assist users with SharePoint sites.
Manage an on-site IRB and company good clinical practice (GCP) inspection.
Manage SharePoint sites by creating, editing, and customizing company sites, libraries and security.
Manage the building of accounts, assigning of static IP's, and scheduling of business class installations.
Convert servers from UNIX to Linux, all hardware diagnostics and repair including printers/plotters/desktops etc.
Follow safety procedures such as maintenance of all equipment (Telxon scanners, terminals and ladders).

Computer coordinator vs specialist skills

Common computer coordinator skills

Computer System, 24%
Patients, 16%
CNC, 8%
Patient Care, 8%
Windows XP, 3%
Computer Equipment, 3%

Common specialist skills

Patients, 15%
Customer Service, 11%
Work Ethic, 5%
Patient Care, 4%
Exceptional Client, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%