Crusher operator vs miller apprentice

The differences between crusher operators and miller apprentices 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 $31,766 average annual salary of a miller apprentice.

The top three skills for a crusher operator include loaders, asphalt and routine maintenance. The most important skills for a miller apprentice are CNC, mill equipment, and flour mill.

Crusher operator vs miller apprentice overview

	Crusher Operator	Miller Apprentice
Yearly salary	$42,080	$31,766
Hourly rate	$20.23	$15.27
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	34,540	5,865
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Crusher operator vs miller apprentice salary

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

	Crusher Operator	Miller Apprentice
Average salary	$42,080	$31,766
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
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Differences between crusher operator and miller apprentice education

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

	Crusher Operator	Miller Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs miller apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between crusher operators' and miller apprentices' demographics:

	Crusher Operator	Miller Apprentice
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 94.4% Female, 5.6%
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 miller apprentice 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.

Miller apprentice example responsibilities.

Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
Operate * lawn mowers * weedwhackers * leafblowers * edgers * maintain power equipment * operate plow truck * remove leaves * trim shrubs * remove debris

Crusher operator vs miller apprentice skills

Common crusher operator skills

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

Common miller apprentice skills

CNC, 61%
Mill Equipment, 26%
Flour Mill, 13%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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