Record keeper vs microfilmer

The differences between record keepers and microfilmers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a record keeper has an average salary of $39,733, which is higher than the $33,630 average annual salary of a microfilmer.

Record keeper vs microfilmer overview

	Record Keeper	Microfilmer
Yearly salary	$39,733	$33,630
Hourly rate	$19.10	$16.17
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	3,596	118
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Record keeper vs microfilmer salary

Record keepers and microfilmers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Record Keeper	Microfilmer
Average salary	$39,733	$33,630
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $50,000	Between $19,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between record keeper and microfilmer education

There are a few differences between a record keeper and a microfilmer in terms of educational background:

	Record Keeper	Microfilmer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Boston College

Record keeper vs microfilmer demographics

Here are the differences between record keepers' and microfilmers' demographics:

	Record Keeper	Microfilmer
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 36.8% Female, 63.2%	Male, 25.0% Female, 75.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.4% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.4% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between record keeper and microfilmer duties and responsibilities

Record keeper example responsibilities.

Manage and organize all paperwork concerning caregivers and patients; organize filing system; ensure operation of electronic filing systems.
Verify that all requests are HIPAA compliant.
Make sure that all HIPPA regulations are follow through.
Record flight records by date or hours for every helicopter part as outlined by FAA.
Comply with the BIA records management procedures and keep current for review by the AOTR/Sub-AOTR, at the project site.
Confirm any FAA updates daily and update part expiration spreadsheet accordingly.

Microfilmer example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Operate binding machines (GBC & velo binding).
Execute an individual project for the communications department by digitizing old newsletters to preserve pictures and information in an online database.
Process out-going files utilizing Onbase imaging system, process manual record shipment using contract delivery service.

Record keeper vs microfilmer skills

Common record keeper skills

Recordkeeping, 30%
Data Entry, 18%
Retirement Plan, 13%
Financial Transactions, 9%
Bank Secrecy Act, 6%
IRS, 4%

Common microfilmer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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