Dump operator vs cage operator

The differences between dump operators and cage operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a dump operator and a cage operator. Additionally, a cage operator has an average salary of $35,991, which is higher than the $34,613 average annual salary of a dump operator.

The top three skills for a dump operator include hand tools, water truck and DOT. The most important skills for a cage operator are cash handling, cage operations, and slot machines.

Dump operator vs cage operator overview

	Dump Operator	Cage Operator
Yearly salary	$34,613	$35,991
Hourly rate	$16.64	$17.30
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,458	30,557
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	2	2

Dump operator vs cage operator salary

Dump operators and cage operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dump Operator	Cage Operator
Average salary	$34,613	$35,991
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $27,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between dump operator and cage operator education

There are a few differences between a dump operator and a cage operator in terms of educational background:

	Dump Operator	Cage Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Accounting
Most common college	-	-

Dump operator vs cage operator demographics

Here are the differences between dump operators' and cage operators' demographics:

	Dump Operator	Cage Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between dump operator and cage operator duties and responsibilities

Dump operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Wash and tumble floor, responsible for cleaning soil linens/uniforms operating washers and dryers.

Cage operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Wash and tumble floor, responsible for cleaning soil linens/uniforms operating washers and dryers.

Dump operator vs cage operator skills

Common dump operator skills

Hand Tools, 40%
Water Truck, 27%
DOT, 22%
Batch Room, 10%

Common cage operator skills

Cash Handling, 49%
Cage Operations, 32%
Slot Machines, 19%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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