Console operator vs backup operator

The differences between console operators and backup operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a console operator and a backup operator. Additionally, a console operator has an average salary of $43,202, which is higher than the $38,519 average annual salary of a backup operator.

The top three skills for a console operator include emergency situations, CCTV and telephone calls. The most important skills for a backup operator are quality checks, GMP, and pallets.

Console operator vs backup operator overview

	Console Operator	Backup Operator
Yearly salary	$43,202	$38,519
Hourly rate	$20.77	$18.52
Growth rate	4%	7%
Number of jobs	30,104	41,711
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Console operator vs backup operator salary

Console operators and backup operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Console Operator	Backup Operator
Average salary	$43,202	$38,519
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $58,000	Between $24,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between console operator and backup operator education

There are a few differences between a console operator and a backup operator in terms of educational background:

	Console Operator	Backup Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	University of Pennsylvania

Console operator vs backup operator demographics

Here are the differences between console operators' and backup operators' demographics:

	Console Operator	Backup Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 66.1% Female, 33.9%	Male, 73.1% Female, 26.9%
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 console operator and backup operator duties and responsibilities

Console operator example responsibilities.

Interpret and respond to system messages through use of JES2, MVS, SDSF and automate commands.
Work with CICS, DB2, and IMS relate issues on a nightly basis.
Ensure CICS and IMS online applications are available per the published SLA agreements.
Initiate bounce SNA VTAM CICS IMS online network regions system state manager operations.
Handle all aspects of printing charter report, bank statements, payroll, and special invoices
Input tape mounts using JES commands.

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.

Console operator vs backup operator skills

Common console operator skills

Emergency Situations, 12%
CCTV, 7%
Telephone Calls, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
Computer System, 5%
Property Damage, 4%

Common backup operator skills

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