Fiber analyst vs chemical technician

The differences between fiber analysts and chemical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a fiber analyst and a chemical technician. Additionally, a fiber analyst has an average salary of $73,259, which is higher than the $42,584 average annual salary of a chemical technician.

Fiber analyst vs chemical technician overview

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Technician
Yearly salary	$73,259	$42,584
Hourly rate	$35.22	$20.47
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	2,351	40,191
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Fiber analyst vs chemical technician salary

Fiber analysts and chemical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Technician
Average salary	$73,259	$42,584
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $122,000	Between $30,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Baltimore, MD
Highest paying state	-	Maryland
Best paying company	-	Calpine
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between fiber analyst and chemical technician education

There are a few differences between a fiber analyst and a chemical technician in terms of educational background:

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Biology	Chemistry
Most common college	Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon	Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon

Fiber analyst vs chemical technician demographics

Here are the differences between fiber analysts' and chemical technicians' demographics:

	Fiber Analyst	Chemical Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 80.5% Female, 19.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between fiber analyst and chemical technician duties and responsibilities

Fiber analyst example responsibilities.

Serve as systems and network administrator managing hundreds of distribute Linux computers across campuses.
Experience working with outside vendors, testing, installing and troubleshooting ACD telecommunications equipment.
Survey requirements and prepare all data necessary to install telecommunication circuitry to support VTC and comply with subscriber request and requirements.
Assist management with evaluation of restructuring alternatives, procurement of financing, negotiations with multiple constituencies and issuance of new securities.

Chemical technician example responsibilities.

Manage daily production schedule, monitor machine operation, addressed any etching machinery problems.
Used the FTIR to determine the consistency of the BPA.
Sample preparation for ICP, ICPMS, FLAA, and IC.
Metal analysis through ICP OES testing.
Perform GC/MS analyses using sw846, EPA and CLP methodologies.
Maintain, organize, and update MSDS database for entire company.

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