Pc/lan analyst vs computer analyst

The differences between pc/lan analysts and computer 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/lan analyst, becoming a computer analyst takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a computer analyst has an average salary of $75,852, which is higher than the $49,650 average annual salary of a pc/lan analyst.

The top three skills for a pc/lan analyst include PC, desk support and customer service. The most important skills for a computer analyst are computer system, troubleshoot, and C++.

Pc/lan analyst vs computer analyst overview

	Pc/Lan Analyst	Computer Analyst
Yearly salary	$49,650	$75,852
Hourly rate	$23.87	$36.47
Growth rate	10%	9%
Number of jobs	38,804	75,369
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Average age	42	43
Years of experience	2	6

Pc/lan analyst vs computer analyst salary

Pc/lan analysts and computer analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pc/Lan Analyst	Computer Analyst
Average salary	$49,650	$75,852
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $66,000	Between $57,000 And $99,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Citi
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between pc/lan analyst and computer analyst education

There are a few differences between a pc/lan analyst and a computer analyst in terms of educational background:

	Pc/Lan Analyst	Computer Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Pc/lan analyst vs computer analyst demographics

Here are the differences between pc/lan analysts' and computer analysts' demographics:

	Pc/Lan Analyst	Computer Analyst
Average age	42	43
Gender ratio	Male, 82.4% Female, 17.6%	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 12.9% White, 55.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.0% Asian, 14.6% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	11%	8%

Differences between pc/lan analyst and computer analyst duties and responsibilities

Pc/lan analyst example responsibilities.

Manage the virtualization of physical servers in initial efforts to reduce data center footprint.
Work with the end user to troubleshoot software issues or install software as needed.
Move workstations per request including PCs or thin-clients, phones, scanners, printers, etc.
Install software via SCCM console.
Configure switches and install wireless routers at different branches.
Lead the Unix server implementation at the regional satellite locations.

Computer analyst example responsibilities.

Manage and create custom DNS for customers.
Manage technology deployment of major projects implementing select solutions using ITIL practices.
Serve as systems and network administrator managing hundreds of distribute Linux computers across campuses.
Manage inventory of forensic hardware and software utilities of forensic laboratory as well as maintaining forensic workstations and laboratory LAN.
Support OS environment, mainframe environment and PC's.
Schedule jobs, write Unix and Linux shell scripts, develop standards.

Pc/lan analyst vs computer analyst skills

Common pc/lan analyst skills

PC, 14%
Desk Support, 10%
Customer Service, 7%
Remote Desktop, 5%
Technical Support, 5%
Computer System, 4%

Common computer analyst skills

Computer System, 8%
Troubleshoot, 7%
C++, 6%
Customer Service, 6%
Linux, 5%
Technical Support, 5%