Methods specialist vs order analyst

The differences between methods specialists and order analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a methods specialist has an average salary of $80,177, which is higher than the $53,343 average annual salary of an order analyst.

The top three skills for a methods specialist include process improvement, XML and parts list. The most important skills for an order analyst are data entry, purchase orders, and title opinions.

Methods specialist vs order analyst overview

	Methods Specialist	Order Analyst
Yearly salary	$80,177	$53,343
Hourly rate	$38.55	$25.65
Growth rate	23%	23%
Number of jobs	3,453	33,101
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Methods specialist vs order analyst salary

Methods specialists and order analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Methods Specialist	Order Analyst
Average salary	$80,177	$53,343
Salary range	Between $57,000 And $111,000	Between $36,000 And $78,000
Highest paying City	-	Sacramento, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Marathon Oil
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between methods specialist and order analyst education

There are a few differences between a methods specialist and an order analyst in terms of educational background:

	Methods Specialist	Order Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Southern California	University of Southern California

Methods specialist vs order analyst demographics

Here are the differences between methods specialists' and order analysts' demographics:

	Methods Specialist	Order Analyst
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 53.7% Female, 46.3%	Male, 34.3% Female, 65.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 11.5% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 8.5% White, 58.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between methods specialist and order analyst duties and responsibilities

Methods specialist example responsibilities.

Manage inbound and outbound feeds containing client product information and finished/outbound video products, including JavaScript delivery of products.
Utilize the PDM program to ensure documents meet and maintain current regulations.
Determine which jobs should be produce on CNC equipment.
Reduce planned labor cost by moving parts from manual to CNC machines.
Perform SPC analysis and t-test of CMM data for geometric tolerances of a mold wing assembly.
Manage inbound and outbound feeds containing client product information and finished/outbound video products, including JavaScript delivery of products.

Order analyst example responsibilities.

Develop VBA macros to automate various data intensive processes
Process AFE'S: set up well numbers and decks using SSI software.
Review and update reports for approve AFE's.
Work directly with Landmen to solve problems and to complete goals pertinent to the oil and gas industry.
Work with landmen, brokers, and title attorneys on a regular basis to cure numerous title requirements.
Implement user experience improvement initiatives including, service request tracking and user self-help SharePoint site.

Methods specialist vs order analyst skills

Common methods specialist skills

Process Improvement, 32%
XML, 18%
Parts List, 15%
CAD, 15%
Mechanical Assembly, 11%
Incident Reports, 4%

Common order analyst skills

Data Entry, 8%
Purchase Orders, 8%
Title Opinions, 8%
Order Entry, 7%
Escheat, 4%
Strong Analytical, 4%