Scanner vs electronic prepress operator

The differences between scanners and electronic prepress operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a scanner and an electronic prepress operator. Additionally, an electronic prepress operator has an average salary of $51,509, which is higher than the $29,178 average annual salary of a scanner.

The top three skills for a scanner include RF, computer system and input data. The most important skills for an electronic prepress operator are computer software, electronic prepress, and adobe photoshop.

Scanner vs electronic prepress operator overview

	Scanner	Electronic Prepress Operator
Yearly salary	$29,178	$51,509
Hourly rate	$14.03	$24.76
Growth rate	-	-14%
Number of jobs	12,763	28,606
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Scanner vs electronic prepress operator salary

Scanners and electronic prepress operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scanner	Electronic Prepress Operator
Average salary	$29,178	$51,509
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $36,000	Between $37,000 And $71,000
Highest paying City	Union City, CA	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	American Woodmark	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between scanner and electronic prepress operator education

There are a few differences between a scanner and an electronic prepress operator in terms of educational background:

	Scanner	Electronic Prepress Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Scanner vs electronic prepress operator demographics

Here are the differences between scanners' and electronic prepress operators' demographics:

	Scanner	Electronic Prepress Operator
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 35.2% Female, 64.8%	Male, 65.7% Female, 34.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 9.0% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between scanner and electronic prepress operator duties and responsibilities

Scanner example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Scan all documents receive from prepping department according to client specifications using IBML and/ Kodak i600 series scanner.
Scan EHR and paper offices.
Maintain (HIPPA) privacy and security rules.
Scan groceries at a fast pace and safely manner.
Scan and load packages on and off FedEx trucks.

Electronic prepress operator example responsibilities.

Ensure ISO certification are achieved on an annual basis.
File preparation for PDF driven workflow.
Involve in daily schedule planning with pressroom and sales.
Prepare customer files for printing by trapping and outputting to film and PDF.
Work closely with the pressroom and shipping to guarantee jobs meet critical deadlines.
Work with planners, scheduling, estimating, ISO coordinator and the maintenance department.

Scanner vs electronic prepress operator skills

Common scanner skills

RF, 28%
Computer System, 12%
Input Data, 9%
Pallet Jack, 7%
Scan Product, 6%
Patient Charts, 5%

Common electronic prepress operator skills

Computer Software, 15%
Electronic Prepress, 10%
Adobe Photoshop, 8%
Color Correction, 8%
Platemaking, 7%
PC, 7%

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