Key operator vs operator

The differences between key operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a key operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $36,162 average annual salary of a key operator.

The top three skills for a key operator include data entry, xerox and photoshop. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Key operator vs operator overview

	Key Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$36,162	$37,928
Hourly rate	$17.39	$18.23
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	39,708	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	2	4

Key operator vs operator salary

Key operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Key Operator	Operator
Average salary	$36,162	$37,928
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between key operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a key operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Key Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Key operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between key operators' and operators' demographics:

	Key Operator	Operator
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 52.0% Female, 48.0%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 9.4% White, 52.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between key operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Key operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Perform bindery functions using spiral, velo, and GBC bindery equipment.
Complete bindery for print jobs including cutting, folding, drilling and collating.
Perform one or more bindery operation such as collating, shrink-wrap, lamination, paper cutting and stock.
Balance general ledger accounts, verify accuracy and enter transactions into CRT.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Key operator vs operator skills

Common key operator skills

Data Entry, 24%
Xerox, 12%
Photoshop, 8%
Computer System, 5%
Customer Orders, 3%
Windows, 3%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%