Order analyst vs core analyst

The differences between order analysts and core analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a core analyst has an average salary of $85,142, which is higher than the $53,343 average annual salary of an order analyst.

The top three skills for an order analyst include data entry, purchase orders and title opinions. The most important skills for a core analyst are troubleshoot, transducers, and permeability.

Order analyst vs core analyst overview

	Order Analyst	Core Analyst
Yearly salary	$53,343	$85,142
Hourly rate	$25.65	$40.93
Growth rate	23%	23%
Number of jobs	33,101	8,560
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

What does an order analyst do?

An order analyst is responsible for acknowledging customers' orders, processing payments, and ensuring the correct quantity of items before distribution. Order analysts monitor the adequacy of warehouse inventories and inspect the condition and proper labeling of items before release to prevent potential complaints. They also actively coordinate with the customers for their order placements and verification of delivery details and receipt. An order analyst must have excellent organizational and data management skills, especially in updating customers' information and accurate posting of payments on the database.

What does a core analyst do?

Core analysts collect samples of minerals, water, rocks, or anything related to earth to analyze in specialized laboratories. They record the properties from the samples they collected and store the data in their computerized systems. Working in this position requires maximum attention to detail, technical knowledge, and eagerness to learn and discover new things. They analyze and record every attribute of the samples they collect like, weight, color, texture, and reaction to some chemicals that may or may not change depending on the variables they use.

Order analyst vs core analyst salary

Order analysts and core analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Order Analyst	Core Analyst
Average salary	$53,343	$85,142
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $78,000	Between $55,000 And $130,000
Highest paying City	Sacramento, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Marathon Oil	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between order analyst and core analyst education

There are a few differences between an order analyst and a core analyst in terms of educational background:

	Order Analyst	Core Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 79%
Most common major	Business	Geology
Most common college	University of Southern California	University of California, Berkeley

Order analyst vs core analyst demographics

Here are the differences between order analysts' and core analysts' demographics:

	Order Analyst	Core Analyst
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 34.3% Female, 65.7%	Male, 67.1% Female, 32.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 8.5% White, 58.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 11.2% White, 55.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between order analyst and core analyst duties and responsibilities

Order analyst example responsibilities.

Develop VBA macros to automate various data intensive processes
Process AFE'S: set up well numbers and decks using SSI software.
Review and update reports for approve AFE's.
Work directly with Landmen to solve problems and to complete goals pertinent to the oil and gas industry.
Work with landmen, brokers, and title attorneys on a regular basis to cure numerous title requirements.
Implement user experience improvement initiatives including, service request tracking and user self-help SharePoint site.

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Core analyst example responsibilities.

Manage inventory levels by running bi-weekly MRP reports by identifying and validating purchasing requirements.
Assemble and maintain equipment for performing permeability tests, and calibrate pressure transducers and gauges.
Provide sidewall and conventional core analysis for oil and gas exploration and production.
Perform relative permeability experiments on oil and gas reservoir core samples to predict future performance of a reservoir under various production conditions
Experience using INFOBLOX to configure DHCP as well as IP management.
Analyze rebate rates on borrow securities to resolve contract compare breaks.

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Order analyst vs core analyst skills

Common order analyst skills

Data Entry, 8%
Purchase Orders, 8%
Title Opinions, 8%
Order Entry, 7%
Escheat, 4%
Strong Analytical, 4%

Common core analyst skills

Troubleshoot, 27%
Transducers, 14%
Permeability, 13%
Scientific Data, 12%
IP, 10%
Core Samples, 8%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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