Data migration specialist vs specialist

The differences between data migration specialists 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 data migration specialist and a specialist. Additionally, a data migration specialist has an average salary of $81,476, which is higher than the $58,013 average annual salary of a specialist.

The top three skills for a data migration specialist include ETL, sql server and data analysis. The most important skills for a specialist are patients, customer service, and work ethic.

Data migration specialist vs specialist overview

	Data Migration Specialist	Specialist
Yearly salary	$81,476	$58,013
Hourly rate	$39.17	$27.89
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	110,642	358,433
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

What does a data migration specialist do?

A data migration specialist is a data entry professional specializing in processing and transferring data from one platform to another. They are in charge of performing research and analyses to establish migration plans, develop and implement data migration strategies, adhere to deadlines and project guidelines, conduct reviews and assessments to identify and solve issues, and produce progress reports. Moreover, a data migration specialist usually functions in a group setting, which requires an open and transparent communication line for successful outcomes.

What does a specialist do?

Specialists are employees who are responsible for specific tasks or activities in the department they are assigned to. The actions or tasks they work on are related to their educational background or work experiences. They are usually highly skilled in specializations related to the work they are assigned to. Specialists are also highly trained on the competencies that are required of their specialty. As such, they are focused on the skills and competencies that are needed to enhance their experience in their specific field further.

Data migration specialist vs specialist salary

Data migration specialists and specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Migration Specialist	Specialist
Average salary	$81,476	$58,013
Salary range	Between $64,000 And $103,000	Between $32,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	Sacramento, CA	Jersey City, NJ
Highest paying state	Oregon	New Jersey
Best paying company	Venable	The Citadel
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between data migration specialist and specialist education

There are a few differences between a data migration specialist and a specialist in terms of educational background:

	Data Migration Specialist	Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Data migration specialist vs specialist demographics

Here are the differences between data migration specialists' and specialists' demographics:

	Data Migration Specialist	Specialist
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 68.0% Female, 32.0%	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 14.7% White, 54.4% 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 data migration specialist and specialist duties and responsibilities

Data migration specialist example responsibilities.

Manage the migration from the QuickPlace document repository to the SharePoint repository.
Manage multiple imaging-relate projects across both radiology and cardiology service lines, both inpatient and outpatient, to completion.
Design and create a complete ETL system using SSIS incorporating newly available transforms and methods.
Used DBMS_XMLGEN to generate XML files.
Transform the HTML to meet the new CMSs standards.
Create SSIS packages to migrate data from various source.

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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).

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Data migration specialist vs specialist skills

Common data migration specialist skills

ETL, 8%
SQL Server, 6%
Data Analysis, 6%
Data Extraction, 6%
Data Conversion, 5%
Master Data, 5%

Common specialist skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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