Rater associate vs paper processor

The differences between rater associates and paper processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a rater associate and a paper processor. Additionally, a paper processor has an average salary of $68,814, which is higher than the $47,291 average annual salary of a rater associate.

The top three skills for a rater associate include data entry, computer system and . The most important skills for a paper processor are outbound calls, claims receipts, and CVS.

Rater associate vs paper processor overview

	Rater Associate	Paper Processor
Yearly salary	$47,291	$68,814
Hourly rate	$22.74	$33.08
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	75	7,044
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Rater associate vs paper processor salary

Rater associates and paper processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rater Associate	Paper Processor
Average salary	$47,291	$68,814
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $92,000	Between $45,000 And $105,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between rater associate and paper processor education

There are a few differences between a rater associate and a paper processor in terms of educational background:

	Rater Associate	Paper Processor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Communication	Business
Most common college	-	-

Rater associate vs paper processor demographics

Here are the differences between rater associates' and paper processors' demographics:

	Rater Associate	Paper Processor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 18.2% Female, 81.8%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 3.9% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 13.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 3.9% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between rater associate and paper processor duties and responsibilities

Rater associate example responsibilities.

Participate in ETS training programs, including calibration techniques to ensure consistent/accurate application of scoring rubrics.
Train staff members on the MMS system.

Paper processor example responsibilities.

Manage a monthly pipeline averaging 100 files from origination to funding per month as a Jr. processor.
Organize film for personal and contract customers (CVS, Walmart, Safeway).
Cut cores for size of rolls of paper that is ran on rewinder per costumer orders.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.
Track incomplete applications and run a monthly incomplete application reports.

Rater associate vs paper processor skills

Common rater associate skills

Data Entry, 61%
Computer System, 39%

Common paper processor skills

Outbound Calls, 77%
Claims Receipts, 10%
CVS, 9%
RAN, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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