Bulk plant operator vs paint maker

The differences between bulk plant operators and paint makers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bulk plant operator has an average salary of $38,791, which is higher than the $32,367 average annual salary of a paint maker.

The top three skills for a bulk plant operator include math, CDL and pallets. The most important skills for a paint maker are coats, , and .

Bulk plant operator vs paint maker overview

	Bulk Plant Operator	Paint Maker
Yearly salary	$38,791	$32,367
Hourly rate	$18.65	$15.56
Growth rate	-7%	4%
Number of jobs	39,147	7,940
Job satisfaction	2	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bulk plant operator vs paint maker salary

Bulk plant operators and paint makers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bulk Plant Operator	Paint Maker
Average salary	$38,791	$32,367
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $51,000	Between $23,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between bulk plant operator and paint maker education

There are a few differences between a bulk plant operator and a paint maker in terms of educational background:

	Bulk Plant Operator	Paint Maker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Bulk plant operator vs paint maker demographics

Here are the differences between bulk plant operators' and paint makers' demographics:

	Bulk Plant Operator	Paint Maker
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% Asian, 3.5% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 4.3% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between bulk plant operator and paint maker duties and responsibilities

Bulk plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Work with dispatch with inventory and order what is needed.
Perform HSE safety stand downs as necessary and adhere to company standards.
Participate or lead safety meetings, hazard hunts and ensures JSA's are follow
Hold safety meeting, review JSA, rig up equipment and perform job safely and successfully.
Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems and request for service or equipment.

Paint maker example responsibilities.

Weigh batches, run mixers, make additions to batches, run filter units and fill totes.
Follow and review instructions, and measure and mix ingredients while wearing the proper PPE for batches of medicine.
Help a variety of customers, from professional contractors to DIY home owners

Bulk plant operator vs paint maker skills

Common bulk plant operator skills

Math, 20%
CDL, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Troubleshoot Equipment, 6%
Rail Cars, 6%
Bulk Trucks, 6%

Common paint maker skills

Coats, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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