Novice vs student worker

The differences between novices and student workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a novice, becoming a student worker takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a novice has an average salary of $83,256, which is higher than the $25,735 average annual salary of a student worker.

The top three skills for a novice include python, microsoft powerpoint and freshman. The most important skills for a student worker are customer service, front desk, and twitter.

Novice vs student worker overview

	Novice	Student Worker
Yearly salary	$83,256	$25,735
Hourly rate	$40.03	$12.37
Growth rate	10%	9%
Number of jobs	864	82,353
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	4

Novice vs student worker salary

Novices and student workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Novice	Student Worker
Average salary	$83,256	$25,735
Salary range	Between $49,000 And $139,000	Between $19,000 And $34,000
Highest paying City	-	Albany, NY
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between novice and student worker education

There are a few differences between a novice and a student worker in terms of educational background:

	Novice	Student Worker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Novice vs student worker demographics

Here are the differences between novices' and student workers' demographics:

	Novice	Student Worker
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 54.1% Female, 45.9%	Male, 38.7% Female, 61.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 11.1% White, 56.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	10%

Differences between novice and student worker duties and responsibilities

Novice example responsibilities.

Develop windows forms programs to automate manual in-house processes integrate with third party applications using Microsoft VB.Net.
Mow golf green's, tees, and fairways.
Coordinate scheduling as a point of contact with freshman crew to successfully plan and organize attendance.
Advise students interest in studying abroad by providing information on available programs and assisting with preparation for their study abroad experience.
Develop a computer program using MATLAB to be used in weather forecasting and analysis.
Used Matlab for calculations and verification of algorithms.

Student worker example responsibilities.

Manage club documents and advertise several events through Facebook.
Exhibit patient care CPR experience in CNA
Maintain neat appearance and cleanliness of the library.
Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the dining room
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and weed eaters.
Provide excellent customer service while assisting students in completing online applications for FAFSA and admissions.

Novice vs student worker skills

Common novice skills

Python, 40%
Microsoft Powerpoint, 39%
Freshman, 21%

Common student worker skills

Customer Service, 16%
Front Desk, 11%
Twitter, 8%
Financial Aid, 6%
PowerPoint, 5%
Computer Lab, 4%

Updated January 8, 2025

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