Indexer vs line assigner

The differences between indexers and line assigners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an indexer has an average salary of $31,405, which is higher than the $31,245 average annual salary of a line assigner.

The top three skills for an indexer include computer database, data entry and proofread. The most important skills for a line assigner are technical support, service orders, and .

Indexer vs line assigner overview

	Indexer	Line Assigner
Yearly salary	$31,405	$31,245
Hourly rate	$15.10	$15.02
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	991	45,710
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Indexer vs line assigner salary

Indexers and line assigners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Indexer	Line Assigner
Average salary	$31,405	$31,245
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $22,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between indexer and line assigner education

There are a few differences between an indexer and a line assigner in terms of educational background:

	Indexer	Line Assigner
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Indexer vs line assigner demographics

Here are the differences between indexers' and line assigners' demographics:

	Indexer	Line Assigner
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 28.3% Female, 71.7%	Male, 28.1% Female, 71.9%
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 indexer and line assigner duties and responsibilities

Indexer example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Adhere to HIPPA policies and guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Index and proofread academic manuscripts; correspond with publishers and authors.
Perform QC checks, prepare FDA case reports, and conduct database searches.
Execute all transactions in accordance to HIPPA, company policy and procedures along with contractual guidelines.
Print batch cover sheets and separator sheets, copy paper CRF's for monitors, distribute to scanner operator.

Line assigner example responsibilities.

Manage system and application support for internal customers including software installation and PC upgrades.
Supervise and educate special education students to deliver social, behavioral and academic lessons using ABA therapy.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Indexer vs line assigner skills

Common indexer skills

Computer Database, 23%
Data Entry, 10%
Proofread, 10%
Computer System, 7%
Quality Checks, 6%
Epic, 6%

Common line assigner skills

Technical Support, 63%
Service Orders, 37%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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