Crusher operator vs loader operator

The differences between crusher operators and loader 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 $36,987 average annual salary of a loader operator.

The top three skills for a crusher operator include loaders, asphalt and routine maintenance. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Crusher operator vs loader operator overview

	Crusher Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$42,080	$36,987
Hourly rate	$20.23	$17.78
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	34,540	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	-	4

Crusher operator vs loader operator salary

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

	Crusher Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$42,080	$36,987
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between crusher operator and loader operator education

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

	Crusher Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs loader operator demographics

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

	Crusher Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
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, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	4%

Differences between crusher operator and loader 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.

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Crusher operator vs loader operator skills

Common crusher operator skills

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

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%