Converter vs transformer

The differences between converters and transformers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a transformer has an average salary of $57,396, which is higher than the $32,791 average annual salary of a converter.

The top three skills for a converter include assembly line, quality standards and inventory control. The most important skills for a transformer are power transformers, hand tools, and cranes.

Converter vs transformer overview

	Converter	Transformer
Yearly salary	$32,791	$57,396
Hourly rate	$15.76	$27.59
Growth rate	4%	-3%
Number of jobs	5,236	857
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	43	49
Years of experience	-	-

Converter vs transformer salary

Converters and transformers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Converter	Transformer
Average salary	$32,791	$57,396
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $43,000	Between $30,000 And $106,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between converter and transformer education

There are a few differences between a converter and a transformer in terms of educational background:

	Converter	Transformer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Converter vs transformer demographics

Here are the differences between converters' and transformers' demographics:

	Converter	Transformer
Average age	43	49
Gender ratio	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 7.7% White, 54.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 10.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between converter and transformer duties and responsibilities

Converter example responsibilities.

Accomplish the PCB schematics and layout with Altium designer.
Mentore team members with MBM best practices to better position employees to achieve annual growth goals.
Operate various industrial equipment including slitters, perforating machines and packaging lines in order to achieve maximum production capabilities.
Work with Med/Pharm procedures and ISO work instructions in a GMP environment.
Design main power and control circuits and PCB layout.
Train all new employees on company policies and GMP's.

Transformer example responsibilities.

Perform various tests on industrial transformers per IEEE and ANSI specifications.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, boom trucks, operate various types of cranes.
Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies up and down different types of structures.
Read and interpret blueprints and check critical dimensions by using measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and indicators.
Certify forklift operator as well as bridge crane, front end loader and bobcat.
Read and interpret blueprints and check critical dimensions by using measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and indicators.

Converter vs transformer skills

Common converter skills

Assembly Line, 20%
Quality Standards, 19%
Inventory Control, 13%
Machine Operation, 13%
Dc-Ac, 11%
Tig Welding, 7%

Common transformer skills

Power Transformers, 23%
Hand Tools, 21%
Cranes, 20%
PCB, 12%
Air Tools, 11%
Assembly Line, 6%