Lead computer operator vs operator

The differences between lead computer 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 lead computer operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a lead computer operator has an average salary of $82,824, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a lead computer operator include ibm mainframe, hardware problems and customer service. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Lead computer operator vs operator overview

	Lead Computer Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$82,824	$37,928
Hourly rate	$39.82	$18.23
Growth rate	10%	7%
Number of jobs	40,541	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	4

Lead computer operator vs operator salary

Lead computer operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Computer Operator	Operator
Average salary	$82,824	$37,928
Salary range	Between $58,000 And $117,000	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 lead computer operator and operator education

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

	Lead Computer Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Lead computer operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between lead computer operators' and operators' demographics:

	Lead Computer Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 75.5% Female, 24.5%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% 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	10%	4%

Differences between lead computer operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Lead computer operator example responsibilities.

Manage peripheral operations of BARR systems (PC base RJE workstations), storage devices, and Litton laser printers.
Provide hardware support, maintenance, and updates on desktop PCs.
Operate IBM mainframe computer system, which consist of printers, tape drives, and a card reader.
Analyze, code and test application programs enhancements and new programs in a mainframe environment to support business goals.
Attend several Novell training classes.
Convert an ALGOL program to FORTRAN to facilitate marketing analysis.

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.

Lead computer operator vs operator skills

Common lead computer operator skills

IBM Mainframe, 10%
Hardware Problems, 9%
Customer Service, 9%
Computer System, 4%
Unix, 4%
Disaster Recovery, 4%

Common operator skills

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