Metrologist vs cryptological technician

The differences between metrologists 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 metrologist and a cryptological technician. Additionally, a metrologist has an average salary of $67,935, which is higher than the $47,215 average annual salary of a cryptological technician.

The top three skills for a metrologist include metrology, GMP and lab equipment. The most important skills for a cryptological technician are corrective maintenance, electronic equipment, and CTT.

Metrologist vs cryptological technician overview

	Metrologist	Cryptological Technician
Yearly salary	$67,935	$47,215
Hourly rate	$32.66	$22.70
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	17,368	24,839
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Metrologist vs cryptological technician salary

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

	Metrologist	Cryptological Technician
Average salary	$67,935	$47,215
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $110,000	Between $30,000 And $74,000
Highest paying City	Elizabeth, NJ	-
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	-
Best paying company	Bristol-Myers Squibb	-
Best paying industry	Health Care	-

Differences between metrologist and cryptological technician education

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

	Metrologist	Cryptological Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	Northeastern University	Stanford University

Metrologist vs cryptological technician demographics

Here are the differences between metrologists' and cryptological technicians' demographics:

	Metrologist	Cryptological Technician
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 84.8% Female, 15.2%	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 metrologist and cryptological technician duties and responsibilities

Metrologist example responsibilities.

Wrote/Revise various calibration procedures to ensure GMP compliance.
Calibrate and repair electronic and physical/dimensional equipment traceable to NIST and FDA standards.
Conduct and perform quality management internal audits and responsible for writing/validating calibration protocols and providing technical support for metrology engineers.
Inspect and measure brake calipers for PPAP's and general product testing.
Make departmental decisions to assure full compliance with GMP's and other relate requirements.
Brake calipers are form in the foundry then machine and assemble at Akebono Columbia.

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.

Metrologist vs cryptological technician skills

Common metrologist skills

Metrology, 13%
GMP, 7%
Lab Equipment, 6%
FDA, 5%
Calibration Procedures, 4%
R, 4%

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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