Boiler operator vs boiler technician

The differences between boiler operators and boiler technicians 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 technician. Additionally, a boiler operator has an average salary of $49,782, which is higher than the $45,568 average annual salary of a boiler technician.

The top three skills for a boiler operator include preventive maintenance, air compressors and boiler room. The most important skills for a boiler technician are steam boilers, HVAC, and hand tools.

Boiler operator vs boiler technician overview

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Technician
Yearly salary	$49,782	$45,568
Hourly rate	$23.93	$21.91
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	32,715	6,753
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Boiler operator vs boiler technician salary

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

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Technician
Average salary	$49,782	$45,568
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $70,000	Between $30,000 And $66,000
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 technician education

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

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Engineering	Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Boiler operator vs boiler technician demographics

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

	Boiler Operator	Boiler Technician
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%	Male, 96.4% Female, 3.6%
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, 11.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 7.8% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between boiler operator and boiler technician 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 technician example responsibilities.

Wire panels, install conduit, replace fixtures and some PLC experience.
Help the HVAC install roof top units and replace fans, motors, compressors.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on blowers, pumps, valves, and compressors.
Experience in the planned repair of water tube boilers, feed pumps, and forced-draft blowers.
Do fabrications on other plant equipment such as evaporators, hot breaks, conveyers and condensers.
Serve as a part-time technician performing various plumbing duties such as installation and repair of sewer drain lines and water lines.

Boiler operator vs boiler technician skills

Common boiler operator skills

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

Common boiler technician skills

Steam Boilers, 13%
HVAC, 8%
Hand Tools, 6%
Mechanical Systems, 5%
Plumbing, 5%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%