Boiler operator vs boiler room operator

The differences between boiler operators and boiler room 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 boiler operator and a boiler room operator. Additionally, a boiler operator has an average salary of $49,782, which is higher than the $44,237 average annual salary of a boiler room operator.

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

Boiler operator vs boiler room operator overview

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Room Operator
Yearly salary	$49,782	$44,237
Hourly rate	$23.93	$21.27
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	32,715	50,969
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Boiler operator vs boiler room operator salary

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

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Room Operator
Average salary	$49,782	$44,237
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $70,000	Between $30,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	Ithaca, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Southeastern Med	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between boiler operator and boiler room operator education

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

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Room Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Boiler operator vs boiler room operator demographics

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

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Room Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%	Male, 94.4% Female, 5.6%
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, 12.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 6.7% White, 58.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between boiler operator and boiler room operator 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 room operator example responsibilities.

Manage and communicate SCADA alarms using verbal and electronic media.
Supervised/Operate PLC control incinerators and demilitarization machines.
Remove products from equipment, manually or using hoists, and prepare them for storage, shipment, or additional processing.

Boiler operator vs boiler room operator skills

Common boiler operator skills

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

Common boiler room operator skills

HVAC, 46%
Water Pumps, 17%
Dryers, 13%
Mechanical Equipment, 8%
Cooling Towers, 6%
Troubleshoot, 3%