Blending plant operator vs mixing plant operator

The differences between blending plant operators and mixing plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mixing plant operator has an average salary of $45,979, which is higher than the $41,080 average annual salary of a blending plant operator.

The top three skills for a blending plant operator include DOT, OSHA and . The most important skills for a mixing plant operator are CDL, asphalt, and plant equipment.

Blending plant operator vs mixing plant operator overview

	Blending Plant Operator	Mixing Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$41,080	$45,979
Hourly rate	$19.75	$22.11
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	38,851	34,951
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	6	-

Blending plant operator vs mixing plant operator salary

Blending plant operators and mixing plant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Blending Plant Operator	Mixing Plant Operator
Average salary	$41,080	$45,979
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $54,000	Between $33,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between blending plant operator and mixing plant operator education

There are a few differences between a blending plant operator and a mixing plant operator in terms of educational background:

	Blending Plant Operator	Mixing Plant Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Blending plant operator vs mixing plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between blending plant operators' and mixing plant operators' demographics:

	Blending Plant Operator	Mixing Plant Operator
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.3%	Male, 96.4% Female, 3.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 4.1% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 25.0% Asian, 4.3% White, 57.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	7%

Differences between blending plant operator and mixing plant operator duties and responsibilities

Blending plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Operate tools, including hoists, saws and drills.

Mixing plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Complete rig up, and rig down of all equipment associate with mixing plant operations.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Operate tools, including hoists, saws and drills.

Blending plant operator vs mixing plant operator skills

Common blending plant operator skills

DOT, 56%
OSHA, 44%

Common mixing plant operator skills

CDL, 38%
Asphalt, 20%
Plant Equipment, 16%
Plant Maintenance, 16%
Rig, 6%
Plant Operations, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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