Encoding machine operator vs operator

The differences between encoding machine operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become an encoding machine operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $29,755 average annual salary of an encoding machine operator.

The top three skills for an encoding machine operator include data entry, encode and video. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Encoding machine operator vs operator overview

	Encoding Machine Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$29,755	$37,928
Hourly rate	$14.31	$18.23
Growth rate	-3%	7%
Number of jobs	54,155	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	4

Encoding machine operator vs operator salary

Encoding machine operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Encoding Machine Operator	Operator
Average salary	$29,755	$37,928
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $37,000	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 encoding machine operator and operator education

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

	Encoding Machine Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Encoding machine operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between encoding machine operators' and operators' demographics:

	Encoding Machine Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 42.3% Female, 57.7%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	10%	4%

Differences between encoding machine operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Encoding machine operator example responsibilities.

Create events in the CrowdSurge proprietary CMS.
Provide assistance for both internal and external VM / MVS customers.
Monitor IBM VMS and VM mainframe computers for tape mounts and errors.
Digitize materials for editing, make dubs, slate and stripe tapes.
Control and monitor the output of plot display production in the MVS environment.
Encode customer's transactions from bank teller's daily collection on a 10-key industrial calculator.

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.

Encoding machine operator vs operator skills

Common encoding machine operator skills

Data Entry, 34%
Encode, 24%
Video, 16%
ICR, 11%
QC, 7%
Troubleshoot, 7%

Common operator skills

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