Returns processor vs probe operator

The differences between returns processors and probe operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a probe operator has an average salary of $37,901, which is higher than the $32,041 average annual salary of a returns processor.

The top three skills for a returns processor include pallet jack, computer system and rf scanner. The most important skills for a probe operator are CDL, clean room environment, and semiconductor.

Returns processor vs probe operator overview

	Returns Processor	Probe Operator
Yearly salary	$32,041	$37,901
Hourly rate	$15.40	$18.22
Growth rate	-4%	7%
Number of jobs	6,148	29,814
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returns processor vs probe operator salary

Returns processors and probe operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returns Processor	Probe Operator
Average salary	$32,041	$37,901
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $26,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Indianapolis, IN	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Revlon	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between returns processor and probe operator education

There are a few differences between a returns processor and a probe operator in terms of educational background:

	Returns Processor	Probe Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Returns processor vs probe operator demographics

Here are the differences between returns processors' and probe operators' demographics:

	Returns Processor	Probe Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 59.2% Female, 40.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 7.0% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 26.2% Asian, 6.9% White, 53.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between returns processor and probe operator duties and responsibilities

Returns processor example responsibilities.

Manage tracking for all orders, manage invoice input via QuickBooks and maintain communications with all clients and vendors.
Work in the department call RMA.
Pull orders, scan data in AS400 system
Investigate and troubleshoot for incorrect/missing PO s.
Identify multiple carrier labels and identify customer RMA numbers.
Scan and process return items from all field locations using AS400 system.

Probe operator example responsibilities.

Follow all specifications and follow OCAP when need.
Inspect semiconductor circuits by microscopes.
Monitor, control and operate computerized wafer equipment for the inspection, etching or alignment of integrate circuits.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

Returns processor vs probe operator skills

Common returns processor skills

Pallet Jack, 20%
Computer System, 12%
RF Scanner, 7%
Customer Accounts, 7%
Warehouse Environment, 7%
Return Merchandise, 5%

Common probe operator skills

CDL, 52%
Clean Room Environment, 28%
Semiconductor, 19%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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