Elevator operator vs chipper operator

The differences between elevator operators and chipper operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a chipper operator has an average salary of $37,920, which is higher than the $36,944 average annual salary of an elevator operator.

The top three skills for an elevator operator include customer service, harvest and governmental regulations. The most important skills for a chipper operator are tree branches, , and .

Elevator operator vs chipper operator overview

	Elevator Operator	Chipper Operator
Yearly salary	$36,944	$37,920
Hourly rate	$17.76	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	31,248	29,992
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 58%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Elevator operator vs chipper operator salary

Elevator operators and chipper operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Elevator Operator	Chipper Operator
Average salary	$36,944	$37,920
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	Moorhead, MN	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Bunge	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between elevator operator and chipper operator education

There are a few differences between an elevator operator and a chipper operator in terms of educational background:

	Elevator Operator	Chipper Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 58%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Elevator operator vs chipper operator demographics

Here are the differences between elevator operators' and chipper operators' demographics:

	Elevator Operator	Chipper Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 81.8% Female, 18.2%	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%
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 elevator operator and chipper operator duties and responsibilities

Elevator operator example responsibilities.

Evaluate, run and dry grain including inventory and tracking.
Operate a harvest shuttle elevator at the start of the almond season
Cross training has been provide for operating a diesel locomotive and bobcat.
Maintain cleanliness to work environment by sweeping, mopping and wiping down surfaces.
Experience unloading trucks, fixing legs and conveyers, using dryers, and other things
Load all commodities to spec for end user at best capabilities of the facility.

Chipper 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.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Elevator operator vs chipper operator skills

Common elevator operator skills

Customer Service, 17%
Harvest, 16%
Governmental Regulations, 10%
General Appearance, 8%
Grain Elevator, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%

Common chipper operator skills

Tree Branches, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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