Data conversion operator vs operator

The differences between data conversion operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a data conversion operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $36,140 average annual salary of a data conversion operator.

The top three skills for a data conversion operator include data entry, computer system and error rate. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Data conversion operator vs operator overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$36,140	$37,928
Hourly rate	$17.38	$18.23
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	91,671	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	2	4

Data conversion operator vs operator salary

Data conversion operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Conversion Operator	Operator
Average salary	$36,140	$37,928
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between data conversion operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a data conversion operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Data Conversion Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data conversion operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between data conversion operators' and operators' demographics:

	Data Conversion Operator	Operator
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 7.9% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between data conversion operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Data conversion operator example responsibilities.

Manage and prepare pharmaceutical records for multiple FDA audits.
Key at over 7,000 ksph.
Exceed all minimum keying requirements to obtain top DCO ranking.
Administer disciplinary actions as required and DCO's time keeping.
Peruse PC mail image for request address information and convert to code.
Maintain over 12,00 ksph with 99 percent accuracy, verify by weekly audits.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Data conversion operator vs operator skills

Common data conversion operator skills

Data Entry, 43%
Computer System, 11%
Error Rate, 6%
ZIP Codes, 6%
Postal Service, 5%
WPM, 4%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%