Electronics supervisor vs section chief

The differences between electronics supervisors and section chiefs can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become an electronics supervisor, becoming a section chief takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a section chief has an average salary of $78,816, which is higher than the $55,664 average annual salary of an electronics supervisor.

The top three skills for an electronics supervisor include safety procedures, customer service and control systems. The most important skills for a section chief are safety procedures, training programs, and professional development.

Electronics supervisor vs section chief overview

	Electronics Supervisor	Section Chief
Yearly salary	$55,664	$78,816
Hourly rate	$26.76	$37.89
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	9,318	13,655
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	50	49
Years of experience	12	4

Electronics supervisor vs section chief salary

Electronics supervisors and section chiefs have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electronics Supervisor	Section Chief
Average salary	$55,664	$78,816
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $74,000	Between $37,000 And $163,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Learjet
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between electronics supervisor and section chief education

There are a few differences between an electronics supervisor and a section chief in terms of educational background:

	Electronics Supervisor	Section Chief
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Electronics supervisor vs section chief demographics

Here are the differences between electronics supervisors' and section chiefs' demographics:

	Electronics Supervisor	Section Chief
Average age	50	49
Gender ratio	Male, 84.7% Female, 15.3%	Male, 88.4% Female, 11.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between electronics supervisor and section chief duties and responsibilities

Electronics supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage production of PC boards and complete instruments.
Manage a territorial work crew that service maintained and install satellite and cctv systems in residential and commercial properties.
Manage electronics, wireless connection center, layaway and online order/pickup departments.
Streamline RF, power, and audio connectivity.
Maintain and make PLC program modifications to support production process.
Train technicians in maintenance and repairing techniques of shipboard radar equipment.

Section chief example responsibilities.

Manage sortie production on 17 USAF E-8C aircraft worth $6.2 billion.
Manage HAZMAT accumulation storage points and documentation.
Manage training time effectively ensuring employees have every opportunity to learn necessary skills to succeed in a combat environment.
Assist in planning, implementing and administering educational training that enhance performance in combat operations for soldiers to accomplish every mission.
Provide leadership and knowledge of federal shipping and logistics regulations by managing adherence to all policies and procedures from higher headquarters.
Complete HAZMAT transport course and establish on-site certifying capability.

Electronics supervisor vs section chief skills

Common electronics supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 17%
Customer Service, 16%
Control Systems, 6%
Computer System, 5%
Sales Floor, 4%
Electronic Components, 4%

Common section chief skills

Safety Procedures, 22%
Training Programs, 9%
Professional Development, 7%
Logistical Support, 6%
Combat, 6%
Corrective Action, 5%