Lead data technician vs section plotter operator

The differences between lead data technicians and section plotter operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a lead data technician and a section plotter operator. Additionally, a lead data technician has an average salary of $124,928, which is higher than the $49,656 average annual salary of a section plotter operator.

Lead data technician vs section plotter operator overview

	Lead Data Technician	Section Plotter Operator
Yearly salary	$124,928	$49,656
Hourly rate	$60.06	$23.87
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	83,455	26,642
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	12	12

Lead data technician vs section plotter operator salary

Lead data technicians and section plotter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Data Technician	Section Plotter Operator
Average salary	$124,928	$49,656
Salary range	Between $92,000 And $169,000	Between $32,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Meta	-
Best paying industry	Insurance	-

Differences between lead data technician and section plotter operator education

There are a few differences between a lead data technician and a section plotter operator in terms of educational background:

	Lead Data Technician	Section Plotter Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Lead data technician vs section plotter operator demographics

Here are the differences between lead data technicians' and section plotter operators' demographics:

	Lead Data Technician	Section Plotter Operator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 76.1% Female, 23.9%	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 11.9% White, 55.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 10.1% White, 56.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between lead data technician and section plotter operator duties and responsibilities

Lead data technician example responsibilities.

Configure and manage JobScope ERP system for a make-to-order/make-to-stock design and manufacturing environment.
Create database queries and run SQL scripts to generate reports for data analysis.
Configure Bios and Linux through command line remotely and on site.
Perform QA checks on criminal expungement/modification and VIPs on a monthly basis.
Convert and reformat several PDF files to convenient CD-ROMS for field use.
Create data models using star schema methodology and create and schedule ETL processes.

Section plotter operator example responsibilities.

Manage Autodesk accounts and train drafters and field crews as well.
Operate tree farmer C4 and C5 skidder.
Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerize maps, using plotters.
Assign to develop complete working drawings, including architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing documents for countrywide restaurants.
Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths using chainsaws and axes.
keep up with load count stump an buck tree load logs on to trucks sharpen chainsaws.

Lead data technician vs section plotter operator skills

Common lead data technician skills

Python, 10%
Architecture, 9%
Java, 8%
Spark, 7%
Data Lake, 6%
Hadoop, 6%

Common section plotter operator skills

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