Boiler operator vs boilermaker mechanic

The differences between boiler operators and boilermaker mechanics 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 boilermaker mechanic. Additionally, a boilermaker mechanic has an average salary of $65,947, which is higher than the $49,782 average annual salary of a boiler operator.

The top three skills for a boiler operator include preventive maintenance, air compressors and boiler room. The most important skills for a boilermaker mechanic are safety valves, demo, and taps.

Boiler operator vs boilermaker mechanic overview

	Boiler Operator	Boilermaker Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,782	$65,947
Hourly rate	$23.93	$31.71
Growth rate	4%	-5%
Number of jobs	32,715	33,680
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	50	46
Years of experience	2	2

Boiler operator vs boilermaker mechanic salary

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

	Boiler Operator	Boilermaker Mechanic
Average salary	$49,782	$65,947
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $70,000	Between $48,000 And $88,000
Highest paying City	Ithaca, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Southeastern Med	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between boiler operator and boilermaker mechanic education

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

	Boiler Operator	Boilermaker Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Engineering	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Boiler operator vs boilermaker mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between boiler operators' and boilermaker mechanics' demographics:

	Boiler Operator	Boilermaker Mechanic
Average age	50	46
Gender ratio	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
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, 10.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	4%	9%

Differences between boiler operator and boilermaker mechanic 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.

Boilermaker mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage, implement and review safety policies, conduct safety audits as required as well as conduct JSA tool box talks.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Boiler operator vs boilermaker mechanic skills

Common boiler operator skills

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

Common boilermaker mechanic skills

Safety Valves, 20%
Demo, 9%
Taps, 9%
Torches, 8%
MIG, 6%
Water Columns, 5%