Indexer vs microfilmer

The differences between indexers and microfilmers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a microfilmer has an average salary of $33,630, which is higher than the $31,405 average annual salary of an indexer.

Indexer vs microfilmer overview

	Indexer	Microfilmer
Yearly salary	$31,405	$33,630
Hourly rate	$15.10	$16.17
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	991	118
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Indexer vs microfilmer salary

Indexers and microfilmers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Indexer	Microfilmer
Average salary	$31,405	$33,630
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $19,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between indexer and microfilmer education

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

	Indexer	Microfilmer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Boston College

Indexer vs microfilmer demographics

Here are the differences between indexers' and microfilmers' demographics:

	Indexer	Microfilmer
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 28.3% Female, 71.7%	Male, 25.0% Female, 75.0%
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 microfilmer 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.

Microfilmer example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Operate binding machines (GBC & velo binding).
Execute an individual project for the communications department by digitizing old newsletters to preserve pictures and information in an online database.
Process out-going files utilizing Onbase imaging system, process manual record shipment using contract delivery service.

Indexer vs microfilmer skills

Common indexer skills

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

Common microfilmer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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