Desktop operator vs operator

The differences between desktop operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a desktop operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a desktop operator has an average salary of $51,191, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a desktop operator include adobe photoshop, mac and adobe indesign. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Desktop operator vs operator overview

	Desktop Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$51,191	$37,928
Hourly rate	$24.61	$18.23
Growth rate	-14%	7%
Number of jobs	28,886	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	4

Desktop operator vs operator salary

Desktop operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Desktop Operator	Operator
Average salary	$51,191	$37,928
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $71,000	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 desktop operator and operator education

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

	Desktop Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	University of Texas at Austin	-

Desktop operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between desktop operators' and operators' demographics:

	Desktop Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 61.2% Female, 38.8%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.4% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	7%	4%

Differences between desktop operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Desktop operator example responsibilities.

Lead a cross discipline team to develop a new SERB database for Westlaw.
Create cover reprints using QuarkXpress.
Install, configure and support PC hardware and software.
Assemble pages in QuarkXpress 3.1 and impose in INposition 1.5.
Create new mass produce documents from inception to production through digital typesetting, proofing and testing.
Operate Macintosh computer for typesetting, color separations and scanning photographs, negatives, slides, color and black/white artwork.

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.

Desktop operator vs operator skills

Common desktop operator skills

Adobe Photoshop, 14%
Mac, 14%
Adobe Indesign, 9%
Quark, 8%
PC, 8%
Color Correction, 6%

Common operator skills

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