Tape operator vs junior computer operator

The differences between tape operators and junior computer 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 tape operator and a junior computer operator. Additionally, a tape operator has an average salary of $60,356, which is higher than the $45,768 average annual salary of a junior computer operator.

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

Tape operator vs junior computer operator overview

	Tape Operator	Junior Computer Operator
Yearly salary	$60,356	$45,768
Hourly rate	$29.02	$22.00
Growth rate	10%	-
Number of jobs	26,204	49,976
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Tape operator vs junior computer operator salary

Tape operators and junior computer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tape Operator	Junior Computer Operator
Average salary	$60,356	$45,768
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $93,000	Between $35,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between tape operator and junior computer operator education

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

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

Tape operator vs junior computer operator demographics

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

	Tape Operator	Junior Computer Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 75.9% Female, 24.1%	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%
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 tape operator and junior computer operator duties and responsibilities

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.

Junior computer operator example responsibilities.

Utilize strong knowledge base of MVS, TSO, CICS, VTAM and Jes2 commands.
Learned to work in a mainframe operations environment using MVS and JES, including light mainframe support.
Used the AS400 system for accounting issues, merchandising issues, and customer service order inquiries.
Addressed undocument anomalies in infrastructure systems using skills and experience to research and isolate issues while escalating issues appropriately as necessary.
Process CD and bulk file extracts, ensuring all files are delivered to customers within SLA guidelines.
Maintain magnetic media utilizing CA7.

Tape operator vs junior computer operator skills

Common tape operator skills

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

Common junior computer operator skills

IBM Mainframe, 19%
Computer System, 13%
Unix, 13%
Windows NT, 8%
MVS, 8%
Design Software, 8%

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