Network assistant vs network engineer

The differences between network assistants and network engineers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a network assistant and a network engineer. Additionally, a network engineer has an average salary of $83,557, which is higher than the $33,392 average annual salary of a network assistant.

The top three skills for a network assistant include switches, network operations and technical support. The most important skills for a network engineer are switches, troubleshoot, and network infrastructure.

Network assistant vs network engineer overview

	Network Assistant	Network Engineer
Yearly salary	$33,392	$83,557
Hourly rate	$16.05	$40.17
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	49,513	72,346
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Network assistant vs network engineer salary

Network assistants and network engineers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Network Assistant	Network Engineer
Average salary	$33,392	$83,557
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $54,000	Between $62,000 And $111,000
Highest paying City	-	Menlo Park, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	The Citadel
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between network assistant and network engineer education

There are a few differences between a network assistant and a network engineer in terms of educational background:

	Network Assistant	Network Engineer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Computer Science	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	California State University - Long Beach

Network assistant vs network engineer demographics

Here are the differences between network assistants' and network engineers' demographics:

	Network Assistant	Network Engineer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 70.2% Female, 29.8%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Asian, 12.8% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% Asian, 13.7% White, 61.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between network assistant and network engineer duties and responsibilities

Network assistant example responsibilities.

Manage LAN, including Internet connectivity, TCP/IP settings and VPN.
Manage centralize server network access and updates and install VOIP phones for corporate office.
Experience managing the day-to-day operations of telecommunication services utilize by Astra Zeneca.
Configure, install, and connect Compaq computers to the production line Ethernet LAN using TCP/IP protocol.
Observe DHCP problem and solution ideas.
file system, DNS and camera system.

Network engineer example responsibilities.

Manage UCCE deployments which include CUCM, IPIVR, CVP , 3rd party reporting and CUIC.
Manage UNIX's projects to meet project dateline while solving daily network crisis.
Perform the tasks of designing, implementing, supporting, and managing networking and telecommunication infrastructure.
Manage all domain registrations, SSL certificate management.
Create locally manage and centrally manage gateways on checkpoint firewall.
Manage and administrate security policy and procedures for all VPN network connectivity and accounts.

Network assistant vs network engineer skills

Common network assistant skills

Switches, 11%
Network Operations, 9%
Technical Support, 9%
Desk Support, 6%
Network Problems, 4%
Network Issues, 4%

Common network engineer skills

Switches, 7%
Troubleshoot, 5%
Network Infrastructure, 4%
BGP, 4%
OSPF, 4%
Lan Wan, 4%