Junior network specialist vs specialist

The differences between junior network specialists and specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a junior network specialist and a specialist. Additionally, a specialist has an average salary of $58,013, which is higher than the $50,205 average annual salary of a junior network specialist.

The top three skills for a junior network specialist include client service, switches and novell. The most important skills for a specialist are patients, customer service, and work ethic.

Junior network specialist vs specialist overview

	Junior Network Specialist	Specialist
Yearly salary	$50,205	$58,013
Hourly rate	$24.14	$27.89
Growth rate	5%	10%
Number of jobs	52,084	358,433
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	43	42
Years of experience	2	2

Junior network specialist vs specialist salary

Junior network specialists and specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Junior Network Specialist	Specialist
Average salary	$50,205	$58,013
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $97,000	Between $32,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	-	Jersey City, NJ
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	The Citadel
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between junior network specialist and specialist education

There are a few differences between a junior network specialist and a specialist in terms of educational background:

	Junior Network Specialist	Specialist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Computer Information Systems	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Junior network specialist vs specialist demographics

Here are the differences between junior network specialists' and specialists' demographics:

	Junior Network Specialist	Specialist
Average age	43	42
Gender ratio	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.4% Asian, 9.6% White, 70.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 10.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	11%

Differences between junior network specialist and specialist duties and responsibilities

Junior network specialist example responsibilities.

Lead the Linux desktop team in both training and deployment as well as end user support.
Create and resolve PC desktop problems using TrackIT ticketing.
Utilize Novell local area network utilities for user and network support.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Conduct research using online federal regulations, review Medicare and Medicaid policy and guidelines to complete an accurate and well-support decision.
Assist in any ATM network connection issues.

Specialist example responsibilities.

Create, manage, and assist users with SharePoint sites.
Manage an on-site IRB and company good clinical practice (GCP) inspection.
Manage SharePoint sites by creating, editing, and customizing company sites, libraries and security.
Manage the building of accounts, assigning of static IP's, and scheduling of business class installations.
Convert servers from UNIX to Linux, all hardware diagnostics and repair including printers/plotters/desktops etc.
Follow safety procedures such as maintenance of all equipment (Telxon scanners, terminals and ladders).

Junior network specialist vs specialist skills

Common junior network specialist skills

Client Service, 23%
Switches, 21%
Novell, 15%
Technical Support, 13%
Troubleshoot, 10%
PC, 10%

Common specialist skills

Patients, 15%
Customer Service, 11%
Work Ethic, 5%
Patient Care, 4%
Exceptional Client, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%