Pc analyst vs data analyst

The differences between pc analysts and data analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a pc analyst, becoming a data analyst takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a data analyst has an average salary of $74,342, which is higher than the $55,215 average annual salary of a pc analyst.

The top three skills for a pc analyst include SCCM, desktop support and SQL. The most important skills for a data analyst are data analysis, python, and power bi.

Pc analyst vs data analyst overview

	PC Analyst	Data Analyst
Yearly salary	$55,215	$74,342
Hourly rate	$26.55	$35.74
Growth rate	10%	11%
Number of jobs	53,014	167,520
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	2	4

Pc analyst vs data analyst salary

Pc analysts and data analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	PC Analyst	Data Analyst
Average salary	$55,215	$74,342
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $75,000	Between $53,000 And $103,000
Highest paying City	-	Richmond, CA
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	The Citadel
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between pc analyst and data analyst education

There are a few differences between a pc analyst and a data analyst in terms of educational background:

	PC Analyst	Data Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Northwestern University

Pc analyst vs data analyst demographics

Here are the differences between pc analysts' and data analysts' demographics:

	PC Analyst	Data Analyst
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%	Male, 50.2% Female, 49.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 10.9% White, 56.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Asian, 14.5% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	11%	12%

Differences between pc analyst and data analyst duties and responsibilities

Pc analyst example responsibilities.

Used Microsoft SMS to manage software distribution and lookup hardware and software information.
Analyze and solve network issues using patch panels and switches, command line troubleshooting, and TCP/IP.
Install and configure Cisco Aironet VPN client.
Configure Cisco routers and switches for a major corporation.
Connect all user computers to network through TCP/IP, IPX.
Support VPN and remote users, LAN and wireless networks.

Data analyst example responsibilities.

Manage patient s data in UNIX system.
Manage loan performance in Hyperion Financials using SQL and PL/SQL tools.
Manage and contribute to EDI processes ensuring HIPAA compliance and access to clearing house review on individual case status.
Develop Java application to automate reformatting of text files for an internal application.
Execute deterministic modeling and Monte Carlo simulations in MATLAB to achieve greater mathematical confidence in results obtain from analysis.
Manage weapon system project websites via SharePoint, including troubleshooting technical issues and developing guidelines for public/private information and user permissions.

Pc analyst vs data analyst skills

Common pc analyst skills

SCCM, 10%
Desktop Support, 7%
SQL, 5%
Customer Service, 5%
Computer System, 5%
Linux, 5%

Common data analyst skills

Data Analysis, 10%
Python, 7%
Power Bi, 6%
Data Management, 6%
Visualization, 5%
Data Quality, 4%