Crusher operator vs granite polisher

The differences between crusher operators and granite polishers 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 $33,684 average annual salary of a granite polisher.

The top three skills for a crusher operator include loaders, asphalt and routine maintenance. The most important skills for a granite polisher are polishers, , and .

Crusher operator vs granite polisher overview

	Crusher Operator	Granite Polisher
Yearly salary	$42,080	$33,684
Hourly rate	$20.23	$16.19
Growth rate	1%	-5%
Number of jobs	34,540	263
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Crusher operator vs granite polisher salary

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

	Crusher Operator	Granite Polisher
Average salary	$42,080	$33,684
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $24,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between crusher operator and granite polisher education

There are a few differences between a crusher operator and a granite polisher in terms of educational background:

	Crusher Operator	Granite Polisher
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Fine Arts
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs granite polisher demographics

Here are the differences between crusher operators' and granite polishers' demographics:

	Crusher Operator	Granite Polisher
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%
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 granite polisher 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.

Granite polisher example responsibilities.

Train and instruct other polishers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
Execute granite cuts in accordance with establish specifications and tolerances, successfully minimizing product waste and ensuring cost-effective production operations.
Execute granite cuts in accordance with establish specifications and tolerances, successfully minimizing product waste and ensuring cost-effective production operations.

Crusher operator vs granite polisher skills

Common crusher operator skills

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

Common granite polisher skills

Polishers, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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