Crusher operator vs dry pan operator

The differences between crusher operators and dry pan operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a crusher operator has an average salary of $42,080, which is higher than the $35,040 average annual salary of a dry pan operator.

Crusher operator vs dry pan operator overview

	Crusher Operator	Dry Pan Operator
Yearly salary	$42,080	$35,040
Hourly rate	$20.23	$16.85
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	34,540	26,907
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Crusher operator vs dry pan operator salary

Crusher operators and dry pan operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Crusher Operator	Dry Pan Operator
Average salary	$42,080	$35,040
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $27,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between crusher operator and dry pan operator education

There are a few differences between a crusher operator and a dry pan operator in terms of educational background:

	Crusher Operator	Dry Pan Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs dry pan operator demographics

Here are the differences between crusher operators' and dry pan operators' demographics:

	Crusher Operator	Dry Pan Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% Asian, 3.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 2.7% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between crusher operator and dry pan operator duties and responsibilities

Crusher operator example responsibilities.

Used oxygen and acetylene cutting torches to cut steel.
Work all jobs in department from shoveling mud and cleanup to control room operator.
Operate 226-b skid steers and 980-h loaders.
operate caterpillar D8 bulldozer for pit moves.
Supply tobacco to the DCC process- balance cuts.
Clear areas with bulldozers to prepare for drilling and blasting.

Dry pan operator example responsibilities.

Company sanction SQF training and certification.
Assist offbears with settings on the stackers and line to ensure the loads are rout to the correct location.
Create and blend colors for roof shingles.

Crusher operator vs dry pan operator skills

Common crusher operator skills

Loaders, 17%
Asphalt, 12%
Routine Maintenance, 11%
MSHA, 11%
Hand Tools, 9%
Conveyor Belts, 8%

Common dry pan operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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