Senior computer operator vs mainframe operator

The differences between senior computer operators and mainframe operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a senior computer operator and a mainframe operator. Additionally, a senior computer operator has an average salary of $46,082, which is higher than the $46,076 average annual salary of a mainframe operator.

The top three skills for a senior computer operator include customer service, ibm mainframe and computer system. The most important skills for a mainframe operator are windows, troubleshoot, and JCL.

Senior computer operator vs mainframe operator overview

	Senior Computer Operator	Mainframe Operator
Yearly salary	$46,082	$46,076
Hourly rate	$22.15	$22.15
Growth rate	10%	-
Number of jobs	39,193	26,604
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Senior computer operator vs mainframe operator salary

Senior computer operators and mainframe operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Computer Operator	Mainframe Operator
Average salary	$46,082	$46,076
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $61,000	Between $36,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between senior computer operator and mainframe operator education

There are a few differences between a senior computer operator and a mainframe operator in terms of educational background:

	Senior Computer Operator	Mainframe Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Computer Science	Computer Science
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Senior computer operator vs mainframe operator demographics

Here are the differences between senior computer operators' and mainframe operators' demographics:

	Senior Computer Operator	Mainframe Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between senior computer operator and mainframe operator duties and responsibilities

Senior computer operator example responsibilities.

Utilize IBM AIX systems to manage print and file transfers ques.
Provide backup support for team leader, manage and schedule daily print via JES2, ZEKE and NetView.
Manage peripheral operations of BARR systems (PC base RJE workstations), storage devices, and Litton laser printers.
Used TSO, JES, MVS to update, delete, add data sets and run reports.
Liaise with clients to resolve LAN local circuit issues.
Update & maintain existing PCB footprints to improve manufacturability.

Mainframe operator example responsibilities.

Manage local and remote output processing via JES2 node connections.
Lead the team for implementation of major enhancements with JCL, DB2, CICS and VSAM and documentation of the upgrades.
Monitor and correct production batch jobs with JCL, MVS, and JES3.
Monitor the MVS spooling system (JES2), security access (ACF2) and TCP/IP access and processing.
Monitor and address mainframe, VM systems issues.
Execute daily start-up of all CICS regions and ATM networks.

Senior computer operator vs mainframe operator skills

Common senior computer operator skills

Customer Service, 10%
IBM Mainframe, 9%
Computer System, 7%
CAD, 6%
Unix, 5%
IPL, 4%

Common mainframe operator skills

Windows, 8%
Troubleshoot, 8%
JCL, 7%
IPL, 6%
Mainframe Operations, 6%
SLA, 5%

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