Master control operator vs mix technician

The differences between master control operators and mix technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a master control operator and a mix technician. Additionally, a master control operator has an average salary of $52,528, which is higher than the $35,509 average annual salary of a mix technician.

The top three skills for a master control operator include transmitters, troubleshoot and FCC. The most important skills for a mix technician are GMP, hand tools, and lot numbers.

Master control operator vs mix technician overview

	Master Control Operator	Mix Technician
Yearly salary	$52,528	$35,509
Hourly rate	$25.25	$17.07
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	70,063	29,317
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Master control operator vs mix technician salary

Master control operators and mix technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Master Control Operator	Mix Technician
Average salary	$52,528	$35,509
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $93,000	Between $29,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between master control operator and mix technician education

There are a few differences between a master control operator and a mix technician in terms of educational background:

	Master Control Operator	Mix Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Communication	Business
Most common college	New York University	New York University

Master control operator vs mix technician demographics

Here are the differences between master control operators' and mix technicians' demographics:

	Master Control Operator	Mix Technician
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 77.2% Female, 22.8%	Male, 90.8% Female, 9.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 5.1% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 5.6% White, 63.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between master control operator and mix technician duties and responsibilities

Master control operator example responsibilities.

Design social networking app with routing using Java, TCP/IP and UDP/IP.
Organize and prioritize daily network programming needs, troubleshoot on-air emergencies and equipment malfunctions.
Create an integrate training program to teach all nuclear operators new instrumentation and control systems base on digital logic versus analog.
Monitor ABC and local programming.
Direct both NBC and ABC broadcasts.
Used Lightroom and Photoshop to edit photos.

Mix technician example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Perform precise quality checks and cGMP documentation for FDA compliance.
Perform testing and documentation under strict FDA guidelines using numerous testing equipment.
Collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line equipment adjustments and ensure process optimization through statistical process control (SPC).
Develop high-speed extrusion tooling through selection of appropriate raw materials and machinery.

Master control operator vs mix technician skills

Common master control operator skills

Transmitters, 9%
Troubleshoot, 8%
FCC, 8%
Ingest, 6%
Audio Board, 5%
Playlists, 5%

Common mix technician skills

GMP, 26%
Hand Tools, 15%
Lot Numbers, 11%
Mixers, 7%
PPE, 7%
IV, 7%

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