Decker operator vs process operator

The differences between decker operators and process operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a process operator has an average salary of $37,996, which is higher than the $36,397 average annual salary of a decker operator.

The top three skills for a decker operator include cranes, safety procedures and aerospace. The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Decker operator vs process operator overview

	Decker Operator	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$36,397	$37,996
Hourly rate	$17.50	$18.27
Growth rate	7%	3%
Number of jobs	41,211	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	43	46
Years of experience	-	2

Decker operator vs process operator salary

Decker operators and process operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Decker Operator	Process Operator
Average salary	$36,397	$37,996
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $51,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between decker operator and process operator education

There are a few differences between a decker operator and a process operator in terms of educational background:

	Decker Operator	Process Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Decker operator vs process operator demographics

Here are the differences between decker operators' and process operators' demographics:

	Decker Operator	Process Operator
Average age	43	46
Gender ratio	Male, 90.4% Female, 9.6%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 7.8% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 4.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between decker operator and process operator duties and responsibilities

Decker operator example responsibilities.

Operate overhead bridge cranes and fork lifts.
Operate heavy machinery- including cranes, forklifts, boom-lifts, and power jacks.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Process operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Climb ladders to inspect manholes, check temps, sometimes gather samples for lab analysis.
Demonstrate ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios, weights & measures).
Control product temperatures and monitor gauges.
Review FHA files for completeness and compliance.
Use of ladders, stairs, heavy lifting and temperature extremes.

Decker operator vs process operator skills

Common decker operator skills

Cranes, 29%
Safety Procedures, 25%
Aerospace, 15%
Hand Tools, 14%
CIP, 11%
Control Room, 3%

Common process operator skills

Safety Procedures, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 7%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Ladders, 5%
Customer Service, 4%
Data Entry, 4%