Hazardous materials analyst vs hazmat technician

The differences between hazardous materials analysts and hazmat 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 hazardous materials analyst and a hazmat technician. Additionally, a hazardous materials analyst has an average salary of $58,965, which is higher than the $40,096 average annual salary of a hazmat technician.

The top three skills for a hazardous materials analyst include DOT, hazardous waste and hazardous materials. The most important skills for a hazmat technician are safety procedures, emergency response, and OSHA.

Hazardous materials analyst vs hazmat technician overview

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Hazmat Technician
Yearly salary	$58,965	$40,096
Hourly rate	$28.35	$19.28
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	3,959	31,166
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Hazardous materials analyst vs hazmat technician salary

Hazardous materials analysts and hazmat technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Hazmat Technician
Average salary	$58,965	$40,096
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $93,000	Between $29,000 And $54,000
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Differences between hazardous materials analyst and hazmat technician education

There are a few differences between a hazardous materials analyst and a hazmat technician in terms of educational background:

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Hazmat Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	-

Hazardous materials analyst vs hazmat technician demographics

Here are the differences between hazardous materials analysts' and hazmat technicians' demographics:

	Hazardous Materials Analyst	Hazmat Technician
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 63.9% Female, 36.1%	Male, 89.3% Female, 10.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 11.4% White, 62.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 10.5% White, 56.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between hazardous materials analyst and hazmat technician duties and responsibilities

Hazardous materials analyst example responsibilities.

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
Submit reports on findings along with any variances in accordance with company and USDA requirements.
Communicate effectively between receiving and the supplier logistics center personnel if any issues arise regarding material quality and timing.
Communicate effectively between receiving and the supplier logistics center personnel if any issues arise regarding material quality and timing.

Hazmat technician example responsibilities.

Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
Can conduct remediation at hazwoper sites.
Re-Cover residue material for disposal are done in accordance to EPA guidelines.
Complete complex governmental paperwork require by FAA, EPA, on say incidents.
Ensure shop area follow and maintain all EPA laws as well as OSHA rules and regulations.
Ensure proper segregation of items store in HAZMAT storage areas to prevent mixing of incompatible chemicals.

Hazardous materials analyst vs hazmat technician skills

Common hazardous materials analyst skills

DOT, 55%
Hazardous Waste, 33%
Hazardous Materials, 13%

Common hazmat technician skills

Safety Procedures, 14%
Emergency Response, 12%
OSHA, 9%
Industrial Cleaning, 8%
Space Entry, 8%
CPR, 7%

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