Optics test technician vs technician

The differences between optics test technicians and technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become an optics test technician, becoming a technician takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an optics test technician has an average salary of $47,494, which is higher than the $38,045 average annual salary of a technician.

The top three skills for an optics test technician include optical test, test equipment and RF. The most important skills for a technician are patients, customer service, and patient care.

Optics test technician vs technician overview

	Optics Test Technician	Technician
Yearly salary	$47,494	$38,045
Hourly rate	$22.83	$18.29
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	35,869	596,842
Job satisfaction	-	2
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Average age	50	40
Years of experience	12	2

Optics test technician vs technician salary

Optics test technicians and technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Optics Test Technician	Technician
Average salary	$47,494	$38,045
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $68,000	Between $24,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Telecommunication

Differences between optics test technician and technician education

There are a few differences between an optics test technician and a technician in terms of educational background:

	Optics Test Technician	Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Optics test technician vs technician demographics

Here are the differences between optics test technicians' and technicians' demographics:

	Optics Test Technician	Technician
Average age	50	40
Gender ratio	Male, 71.0% Female, 29.0%	Male, 75.2% Female, 24.8%
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, 9.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.9% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	2%

Differences between optics test technician and technician duties and responsibilities

Optics test technician example responsibilities.

Install and manage windows applications for the user, maintain servers and manage help desk operations.
Assemble bottom end and strip, cleaver, splicing fiber and modify PCB.
Record data, test incoming PCB and modules, rework, upgrade, and configure optic modules.
Maintain records for all testing and calibration in accordance with good manufacturing practices (GMP), and ISO standards.
Test, troubleshoot analog and digital microprocessor circuits to component level, update production to meet current revision requirements.
Test, troubleshoot analog and digital microprocessor circuits to component level, update production to meet current revision requirements.

Technician example responsibilities.

Achieve multiple ASE certifications within first year of employment.
Implement and manage UHF radio base stations, repeaters, and command network, effectively linking all regional headquarters.
Manage telecommunications installation and repair for hospital Nortel network.
Maintain numerous automate scripts to assist in managing Linux systems.
Manage, troubleshot and repair multiple wireless technologies including fiber optic transmission switches.
Install peripherals including printers, fax machines, scanners, and smartphones.

Optics test technician vs technician skills

Common optics test technician skills

Optical Test, 12%
Test Equipment, 10%
RF, 9%
Calipers, 8%
Test Procedures, 7%
Optical Components, 6%

Common technician skills

Patients, 16%
Customer Service, 14%
Patient Care, 8%
Hand Tools, 6%
Diagnosis, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%