Scanner vs typographer

The differences between scanners and typographers 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 a typographer. Additionally, a typographer has an average salary of $42,971, 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 a typographer are typesetting, mac, and adobe indesign.

Scanner vs typographer overview

	Scanner	Typographer
Yearly salary	$29,178	$42,971
Hourly rate	$14.03	$20.66
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	12,763	62
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Scanner vs typographer salary

Scanners and typographers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scanner	Typographer
Average salary	$29,178	$42,971
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $36,000	Between $26,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	Union City, CA	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	American Woodmark	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between scanner and typographer education

There are a few differences between a scanner and a typographer in terms of educational background:

	Scanner	Typographer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Scanner vs typographer demographics

Here are the differences between scanners' and typographers' demographics:

	Scanner	Typographer
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 35.2% Female, 64.8%	Male, 30.0% Female, 70.0%
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, 8.4% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 7.3% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between scanner and typographer 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.

Typographer example responsibilities.

Manage each project from typesetting to print production.
Advance technical typesetting for advertising agencies and graphic designers.
Identify discrepancies with sales/customer service representative; press and bindery operators, technical support.
Generate booklets, pamphlets and other literature for BCBS policies and distribute the materials throughout Massachusetts.

Scanner vs typographer skills

Common scanner skills

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

Common typographer skills

Typesetting, 57%
Mac, 25%
Adobe Indesign, 19%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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