Networks computer consultant vs computer technician

The differences between networks computer consultants and computer technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a networks computer consultant and a computer technician. Additionally, a networks computer consultant has an average salary of $76,224, which is higher than the $39,767 average annual salary of a computer technician.

The top three skills for a networks computer consultant include customer service, network printers and troubleshoot. The most important skills for a computer technician are customer service, desk support, and network printers.

Networks computer consultant vs computer technician overview

	Networks Computer Consultant	Computer Technician
Yearly salary	$76,224	$39,767
Hourly rate	$36.65	$19.12
Growth rate	5%	10%
Number of jobs	53,763	95,688
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	43	42
Years of experience	2	2

Networks computer consultant vs computer technician salary

Networks computer consultants and computer technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Networks Computer Consultant	Computer Technician
Average salary	$76,224	$39,767
Salary range	Between $55,000 And $104,000	Between $28,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	Alexandria, VA
Highest paying state	-	Virginia
Best paying company	-	The Citadel
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between networks computer consultant and computer technician education

There are a few differences between a networks computer consultant and a computer technician in terms of educational background:

	Networks Computer Consultant	Computer Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Computer Science	Computer Science
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Networks computer consultant vs computer technician demographics

Here are the differences between networks computer consultants' and computer technicians' demographics:

	Networks Computer Consultant	Computer Technician
Average age	43	42
Gender ratio	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%	Male, 87.0% Female, 13.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 8.8% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 11.1% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	11%

Differences between networks computer consultant and computer technician duties and responsibilities

Networks computer consultant example responsibilities.

Manage project to maximize available bandwidth and throughput by implementing QOS technologies including compression, traffic shaping and priority/custom queuing.
Establish network security, including firewall, VPN, and secure file and print sharing.
Patch Ethernet cable properly if disconnect or remove in the LAN room or switch closet.
Install and provision new McDonald & Starbucks access routers during the overhaul of their network infrastructure.
Respond and update ticket calls using USD software database.
Set up, configure and troubleshoot wire and wireless networks.

Computer technician example responsibilities.

Recreate and manage company website, maintain regular updates, manage DNS servers, administrate e-mail and outlook exchange server.
Manage and maintain desktop security updates company-wide with no downtime of systems due to OS vulnerability exploitation.
Manage backups, replications and disaster recovery plans of company mission critical servers and database files to ensure redundancy.
Add and configure networked printers for TCP/IP printing and other peripheral equipment including video conferencing equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshot computer hardware and software.
Fix computers, do inventory of computers, run cables.

Networks computer consultant vs computer technician skills

Common networks computer consultant skills

Customer Service, 16%
Network Printers, 6%
Troubleshoot, 5%
Routers, 5%
Database, 5%
Web Servers, 4%

Common computer technician skills

Customer Service, 13%
Desk Support, 8%
Network Printers, 6%
Computer System, 6%
Technical Support, 6%
Laptop Computers, 5%

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