Desk monitor vs ride operator

The differences between desk monitors and ride operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a ride operator has an average salary of $33,398, which is higher than the $26,216 average annual salary of a desk monitor.

The top three skills for a desk monitor include crisis intervention, emergency situations and telephone calls. The most important skills for a ride operator are safety procedures, customer service, and emergency situations.

Desk monitor vs ride operator overview

	Desk Monitor	Ride Operator
Yearly salary	$26,216	$33,398
Hourly rate	$12.60	$16.06
Growth rate	-	17%
Number of jobs	29,359	29,616
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	37	34
Years of experience	-	-

Desk monitor vs ride operator salary

Desk monitors and ride operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Desk Monitor	Ride Operator
Average salary	$26,216	$33,398
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $34,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Bristol, CT
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Best paying industry	-	Media

Differences between desk monitor and ride operator education

There are a few differences between a desk monitor and a ride operator in terms of educational background:

	Desk Monitor	Ride Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Desk monitor vs ride operator demographics

Here are the differences between desk monitors' and ride operators' demographics:

	Desk Monitor	Ride Operator
Average age	37	34
Gender ratio	Male, 44.8% Female, 55.2%	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 11.8% White, 47.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	13%	7%

Differences between desk monitor and ride operator duties and responsibilities

Desk monitor example responsibilities.

Obtain adult CPR, a, and first aid certifications.
Monitor activities in the fitness center (which require CPR certification )
Assist candidates in completing admission notices/monitore candidates in computer room/fingerprint candidates/Maintained cleanliness of computer room/organize examination forms
Maintain security of rehabilitation institutions.

Ride operator example responsibilities.

Operate all ski-lifts on the mt., also run the cash register in the restuarant
Participate in life guard training sessions which include rescue operations, first aid and CPR procedure.
Check the quality of snow and the consistency for what are required for the trails as the machines run.
Inventory -Ran cash register with POS system, snack bar and lazer tag -Opening and closing duties -stock food and supplies
Practice and successfully attempt CPR and emergency procedures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Desk monitor vs ride operator skills

Common desk monitor skills

Crisis Intervention, 30%
Emergency Situations, 25%
Telephone Calls, 23%
CPR, 12%
Facility Policies, 3%
Emergency Alarm Systems, 3%

Common ride operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Customer Service, 18%
Emergency Situations, 9%
Guest Service, 7%
Safety Regulations, 5%
Excellent Guest, 4%