Blade operator vs scraper operator

The differences between blade operators and scraper 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 blade operator and a scraper operator. Additionally, a blade operator has an average salary of $46,245, which is higher than the $45,504 average annual salary of a scraper operator.

The top three skills for a blade operator include asphalt, GPS and trimble gps. The most important skills for a scraper operator are hand tools, push-pull, and construction equipment.

Blade operator vs scraper operator overview

	Blade Operator	Scraper Operator
Yearly salary	$46,245	$45,504
Hourly rate	$22.23	$21.88
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	35,227	34,822
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 65%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Blade operator vs scraper operator salary

Blade operators and scraper operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Blade Operator	Scraper Operator
Average salary	$46,245	$45,504
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $60,000	Between $34,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between blade operator and scraper operator education

There are a few differences between a blade operator and a scraper operator in terms of educational background:

	Blade Operator	Scraper Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 65%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Blade operator vs scraper operator demographics

Here are the differences between blade operators' and scraper operators' demographics:

	Blade Operator	Scraper Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between blade operator and scraper operator duties and responsibilities

Blade operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Execute daily operations of finish grading and various equipment operation.

Scraper operator example responsibilities.

Drive piles within company standard allowance using (Carlson) GPS system.
Operate heavy equipment, including skid steers, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, and dump trucks.
Reviewed/Approve area assessment reports and corrective action plans assuring compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA regulatory guidance.
Operate road watering, oiling, and rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment, such as chip spreaders.

Blade operator vs scraper operator skills

Common blade operator skills

Asphalt, 50%
GPS, 18%
Trimble Gps, 5%
Construction Equipment, 4%
Highway Construction, 4%
Grade Stakes, 3%

Common scraper operator skills

Hand Tools, 17%
Push-Pull, 15%
Construction Equipment, 12%
GPS, 12%
Safety Regulations, 11%
Grade Stakes, 10%