Information systems assistant vs assistant operator

The differences between information systems assistants and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an information systems assistant and an assistant operator. Additionally, an information systems assistant has an average salary of $59,243, which is higher than the $37,607 average annual salary of an assistant operator.

The top three skills for an information systems assistant include database systems, SQL and troubleshoot. The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Information systems assistant vs assistant operator overview

	Information Systems Assistant	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$59,243	$37,607
Hourly rate	$28.48	$18.08
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	139,991	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Information systems assistant vs assistant operator salary

Information systems assistants and assistant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Information Systems Assistant	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$59,243	$37,607
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $115,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Massachusetts General Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between information systems assistant and assistant operator education

There are a few differences between an information systems assistant and an assistant operator in terms of educational background:

	Information Systems Assistant	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Western Carolina University

Information systems assistant vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between information systems assistants' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Information Systems Assistant	Assistant Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between information systems assistant and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Information systems assistant example responsibilities.

Work on Sharepoint to enter data information, upload documents, and manage asset inventories.
Lead project implementation of global HRIS performance management system.
Set up SharePoint sites along with users.
Programme and run refund checks from various accounts.
Update the department's internal web page using FrontPage and HTML.
Organize customer databases, coordinate mass marketing mailings, track projects throughout the production system and troubleshoot problems.

Assistant operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain current MSHA training requirements.
Coordinate special movement of ISO tanks.
Certify in MSHA hard-rock mine safety.
Maintain spinning/winding machines by putting idle spindles and cones back into production.

Information systems assistant vs assistant operator skills

Common information systems assistant skills

Database Systems, 14%
SQL, 10%
Troubleshoot, 6%
Computer System, 6%
Desk Support, 4%
Linux, 3%

Common assistant operator skills

Customer Service, 28%
Ladders, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Committee, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
PPE, 5%

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