Document scanner vs microfilmer

The differences between document scanners and microfilmers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a microfilmer has an average salary of $33,630, which is higher than the $28,006 average annual salary of a document scanner.

Document scanner vs microfilmer overview

	Document Scanner	Microfilmer
Yearly salary	$28,006	$33,630
Hourly rate	$13.46	$16.17
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	3,124	118
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Document scanner vs microfilmer salary

Document scanners and microfilmers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Document Scanner	Microfilmer
Average salary	$28,006	$33,630
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $32,000	Between $19,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	PSEA	-
Best paying industry	Health Care	-

Differences between document scanner and microfilmer education

There are a few differences between a document scanner and a microfilmer in terms of educational background:

	Document Scanner	Microfilmer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Boston College

Document scanner vs microfilmer demographics

Here are the differences between document scanners' and microfilmers' demographics:

	Document Scanner	Microfilmer
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 35.0% Female, 65.0%	Male, 25.0% Female, 75.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.4% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.4% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between document scanner and microfilmer duties and responsibilities

Document scanner example responsibilities.

Manage files, medical records and major customers requiring IPRO services.
Convert scanned images into either TIF or PDF format.
Scan all documents in chronological order, name and save in PDF.
Reassemble and organize document at the end of scan QC to compete job.
Provide QC of files, documents and clarity of all projects and complete documents on time.
Scan return items for Walmart and Sam's club, assign items to a palate until the palate is full.

Microfilmer example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Operate binding machines (GBC & velo binding).
Execute an individual project for the communications department by digitizing old newsletters to preserve pictures and information in an online database.
Process out-going files utilizing Onbase imaging system, process manual record shipment using contract delivery service.

Document scanner vs microfilmer skills

Common document scanner skills

Data Entry, 33%
Computer Database, 19%
Computer System, 9%
Image Quality, 7%
Electronic Images, 4%
Clips, 3%

Common microfilmer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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