Boiler operator vs boiler

The differences between boiler operators and boilers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a boiler operator and a boiler. Additionally, a boiler operator has an average salary of $49,782, which is higher than the $41,057 average annual salary of a boiler.

The top three skills for a boiler operator include preventive maintenance, air compressors and boiler room. The most important skills for a boiler are HVAC, plumbing, and routine maintenance.

Boiler operator vs boiler overview

	Boiler Operator	Boiler
Yearly salary	$49,782	$41,057
Hourly rate	$23.93	$19.74
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	32,715	758
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Boiler operator vs boiler salary

Boiler operators and boilers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Boiler Operator	Boiler
Average salary	$49,782	$41,057
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $70,000	Between $28,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	Ithaca, NY	Fairbanks, AK
Highest paying state	New York	Alaska
Best paying company	Southeastern Med	Clearwater Paper
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between boiler operator and boiler education

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

	Boiler Operator	Boiler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Boiler operator vs boiler demographics

Here are the differences between boiler operators' and boilers' demographics:

	Boiler Operator	Boiler
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 8.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 7.5% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between boiler operator and boiler duties and responsibilities

Boiler operator example responsibilities.

Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Experience in welding, brazing, soldering etc.
Crane operator and highly experience CDL driver with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
Analyze operating data to make sure the equipment run at optimal levels.
Run, repair or troubleshoot electrical systems, both high and low voltages.
Create and update safety reporting for injuries and lose time including OSHA compliance logs.

Boiler example responsibilities.

Use saws, grinders, tube rollers, torches, and pipe wrenches to accomplish tasks.
Weld on inconel, stainless and carbon tubes
Plant maintenance including conveyors, shredders, motors/ gearboxes.
Maintain records for all coal samples from each load buy to the facility for EPA and DAQ.
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engage in maintenance and repair of stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.
Operate 600 ton anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system.

Boiler operator vs boiler skills

Common boiler operator skills

Preventive Maintenance, 6%
Air Compressors, 5%
Boiler Room, 5%
Chillers, 5%
HVAC, 4%
Steam Boilers, 4%

Common boiler skills

HVAC, 15%
Plumbing, 11%
Routine Maintenance, 9%
Mechanical Equipment, 9%
Building Maintenance, 7%
Ventilation, 7%