Recycling specialist vs computer recycling worker

The differences between recycling specialists and computer recycling workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a recycling specialist and a computer recycling worker. Additionally, a computer recycling worker has an average salary of $64,277, which is higher than the $35,703 average annual salary of a recycling specialist.

The top three skills for a recycling specialist include customer service, recyclable materials and plastic bottles. The most important skills for a computer recycling worker are workers comp, litigation, and demand letters.

Recycling specialist vs computer recycling worker overview

	Recycling Specialist	Computer Recycling Worker
Yearly salary	$35,703	$64,277
Hourly rate	$17.16	$30.90
Growth rate	-	10%
Number of jobs	3,039	33,560
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Recycling specialist vs computer recycling worker salary

Recycling specialists and computer recycling workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Recycling Specialist	Computer Recycling Worker
Average salary	$35,703	$64,277
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $50,000	Between $46,000 And $88,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between recycling specialist and computer recycling worker education

There are a few differences between a recycling specialist and a computer recycling worker in terms of educational background:

	Recycling Specialist	Computer Recycling Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Recycling specialist vs computer recycling worker demographics

Here are the differences between recycling specialists' and computer recycling workers' demographics:

	Recycling Specialist	Computer Recycling Worker
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 84.5% Female, 15.5%	Male, 40.3% Female, 59.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.4% Asian, 7.1% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 6.6% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between recycling specialist and computer recycling worker duties and responsibilities

Recycling specialist example responsibilities.

Manage CNC operators and test the quality of cut for a variety of woods, metals, and leather.
Operate recycling processing equipment such as balers and crushers to process materials.
Monitor and troubleshoot equipment, conduct statistical process control tracking, visual and automate wafer inspection.
Separate engines/transmissions and cut various auto clips.

Computer recycling worker example responsibilities.

Manage on call pager for after hours triage and urgent matters while staying in complete communication with the physician.
Verify and enter correct ICD-9 and CPT codes for a variety of treatments and DME.
Review EOB on every invoice, verify backup.
Assign an inventory of files and lien hearings at the WCAB.
Create appeals ensuring that all processes are follow to obtain full reimbursement.
Work with in-house legal team to resolve claims at the WCAB level.

Recycling specialist vs computer recycling worker skills

Common recycling specialist skills

Customer Service, 20%
Recyclable Materials, 19%
Plastic Bottles, 16%
Aluminum Cans, 9%
Waste Reduction, 9%
Sort Materials, 5%

Common computer recycling worker skills

Workers Comp, 33%
Litigation, 19%
Demand Letters, 9%
Subpoenas, 9%
Computer System, 7%
Data Entry, 7%

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