Computer sales associate vs line associate

The differences between computer sales associates and line associates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a computer sales associate has an average salary of $64,985, which is higher than the $31,203 average annual salary of a line associate.

The top three skills for a computer sales associate include customer service, computer system and product knowledge. The most important skills for a line associate are work ethic, customer service, and safety standards.

Computer sales associate vs line associate overview

	Computer Sales Associate	Line Associate
Yearly salary	$64,985	$31,203
Hourly rate	$31.24	$15.00
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	231,780	317,885
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Computer sales associate vs line associate salary

Computer sales associates and line associates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computer Sales Associate	Line Associate
Average salary	$64,985	$31,203
Salary range	Between $50,000 And $84,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Santa Rosa, CA	Santa Rosa, CA
Highest paying state	Washington	Alaska
Best paying company	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	DTCC
Best paying industry	Retail	Manufacturing

Differences between computer sales associate and line associate education

There are a few differences between a computer sales associate and a line associate in terms of educational background:

	Computer Sales Associate	Line Associate
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Computer sales associate vs line associate demographics

Here are the differences between computer sales associates' and line associates' demographics:

	Computer Sales Associate	Line Associate
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 78.0% Female, 22.0%	Male, 49.3% Female, 50.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 6.7% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between computer sales associate and line associate duties and responsibilities

Computer sales associate example responsibilities.

Used proprietary POS system to enter sales quotes and customer information to track movement of products through the store.
Clean, put up new tvs, organize )
Train in all apple software and application.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors
Assign with the role of certify windows specialist.
Expect to drive NPS awareness for a higher department promoter score.

Line associate example responsibilities.

Manage the used vehicle inventory and all delivery logistics.
Maintain cleanliness and compliance to all safety policies
Handle transactions on POS system.
Assemble wheels for Honda and Acura vehicles.
Sheet product, run ovens and fryers.
Use proper grinding tools to remove burrs from Honda and/or BMW parts.

Computer sales associate vs line associate skills

Common computer sales associate skills

Customer Service, 25%
Computer System, 8%
Product Knowledge, 7%
Tablets, 5%
Sales Floor, 5%
Windows, 5%

Common line associate skills

Work Ethic, 22%
Customer Service, 9%
Safety Standards, 8%
Line Production, 8%
Food Handling, 7%
Assembly Line, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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