Mechatronics technologist vs cryptological technician

The differences between mechatronics technologists and cryptological technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a mechatronics technologist and a cryptological technician. Additionally, a mechatronics technologist has an average salary of $55,510, which is higher than the $47,215 average annual salary of a cryptological technician.

The top three skills for a mechatronics technologist include electrical systems, mechatronics and hand tools. The most important skills for a cryptological technician are corrective maintenance, electronic equipment, and CTT.

Mechatronics technologist vs cryptological technician overview

	Mechatronics Technologist	Cryptological Technician
Yearly salary	$55,510	$47,215
Hourly rate	$26.69	$22.70
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	70,182	24,839
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Mechatronics technologist vs cryptological technician salary

Mechatronics technologists and cryptological technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mechatronics Technologist	Cryptological Technician
Average salary	$55,510	$47,215
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $77,000	Between $30,000 And $74,000
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Differences between mechatronics technologist and cryptological technician education

There are a few differences between a mechatronics technologist and a cryptological technician in terms of educational background:

	Mechatronics Technologist	Cryptological Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Most common major	Mechatronics And Robotics	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Mechatronics technologist vs cryptological technician demographics

Here are the differences between mechatronics technologists' and cryptological technicians' demographics:

	Mechatronics Technologist	Cryptological Technician
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 85.7% Female, 14.3%	Male, 73.6% Female, 26.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between mechatronics technologist and cryptological technician duties and responsibilities

Mechatronics technologist example responsibilities.

Manage and coordinate a company wide transition from 2D AutoCAD to a 3D modeling environment.
Investigate the information flow in complex mechatronics systems or systems that use mechatronics theories for total systems operations integration.
Set up and operate various Artec 3D scanning products such as the Eva and Shapify booth.

Cryptological technician example responsibilities.

Manage project for full distribution of new PCs.
Accomplish the procurement of PC supplies from NSA in Frankfurt, Germany.
Perform signal analysis on various types of radio communications while accomplishing classify NSA assist tasks.
Perform validations and calibrations on fisher Roc 107 800 and 827 rtu mvs equipment.
Repair, calibration, maintenance of H2O, H2S, O2 and total sulfur analyzers.
Gain critical knowledge in AGA, API, and GPA measurement standards while working directly under the measurement supervisor.

Mechatronics technologist vs cryptological technician skills

Common mechatronics technologist skills

Electrical Systems, 40%
Mechatronics, 33%
Hand Tools, 11%
FANUC, 8%
Engineering Drawings, 3%
VFD, 2%

Common cryptological technician skills

Corrective Maintenance, 11%
Electronic Equipment, 10%
CTT, 9%
Technical Guidance, 9%
Computer Equipment, 9%
Electronic Sensors, 8%

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