Crusher operator vs equipment operator

The differences between crusher operators and equipment 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 $31,739 average annual salary of an equipment operator.

The top three skills for a crusher operator include loaders, asphalt and routine maintenance. The most important skills for an equipment operator are CDL, loaders, and asphalt.

Crusher operator vs equipment operator overview

	Crusher Operator	Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$42,080	$31,739
Hourly rate	$20.23	$15.26
Growth rate	1%	5%
Number of jobs	34,540	62,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	45
Years of experience	-	4

Crusher operator vs equipment operator salary

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

	Crusher Operator	Equipment Operator
Average salary	$42,080	$31,739
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Nelsen Partners
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between crusher operator and equipment operator education

There are a few differences between a crusher operator and an equipment operator in terms of educational background:

	Crusher Operator	Equipment Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs equipment operator demographics

Here are the differences between crusher operators' and equipment operators' demographics:

	Crusher Operator	Equipment Operator
Average age	44	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
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, 7.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	2%

Differences between crusher operator and equipment 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.

Equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate track loader, dozer, excavator, track skid loader, rubber tire loader, and haul truck as assigned.
Operate heavy equipment including loaders and rollers.
Operate bulldozers, compactors, and scrapers for residential land development
Work include backhoe operation, equipment operation, landscaping and snow removal
Operate backhoes and trench diggers.

Crusher operator vs equipment operator skills

Common crusher operator skills

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

Common equipment operator skills

CDL, 10%
Loaders, 7%
Asphalt, 5%
Backhoe, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%