Senior computer operator vs tape operator

The differences between senior computer operators and tape 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 tape operator. Additionally, a tape operator has an average salary of $60,356, which is higher than the $46,082 average annual salary of a senior computer operator.

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

Senior computer operator vs tape operator overview

	Senior Computer Operator	Tape Operator
Yearly salary	$46,082	$60,356
Hourly rate	$22.15	$29.02
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	39,193	26,204
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Senior computer operator vs tape operator salary

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

	Senior Computer Operator	Tape Operator
Average salary	$46,082	$60,356
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $61,000	Between $38,000 And $93,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between senior computer operator and tape operator education

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

	Senior Computer Operator	Tape Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Most common major	Computer Science	Photography
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Senior computer operator vs tape operator demographics

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

	Senior Computer Operator	Tape Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 75.9% Female, 24.1%
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 tape 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.

Tape operator example responsibilities.

Create large quantities of VHS dubs from master tapes both digital & analog formats.
Duplicate tapes into D2 , 1", 3/4"and 1/2"formats.
Operate all standard def machines and exposure to high def machines (D5, HDCAM, DVCPRO HD).
Respond to console and ATL messages.
key punch data using key to disk system
Experience with DVD authoring and mass duplication.

Senior computer operator vs tape operator skills

Common senior computer operator skills

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

Common tape operator skills

Tape Library, 23%
Troubleshoot, 16%
Mainframe, 5%
Unix, 4%
QC, 4%
Disk, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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