Extraction operator vs silo operator

The differences between extraction operators and silo operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a silo operator has an average salary of $52,163, which is higher than the $38,615 average annual salary of an extraction operator.

The top three skills for an extraction operator include extraction, safety procedures and extractors. The most important skills for a silo operator are rail cars, bobcat, and .

Extraction operator vs silo operator overview

	Extraction Operator	Silo Operator
Yearly salary	$38,615	$52,163
Hourly rate	$18.56	$25.08
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	29,885	29,949
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Extraction operator vs silo operator salary

Extraction operators and silo operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Extraction Operator	Silo Operator
Average salary	$38,615	$52,163
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $49,000	Between $28,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	-	-
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Differences between extraction operator and silo operator education

There are a few differences between an extraction operator and a silo operator in terms of educational background:

	Extraction Operator	Silo Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Extraction operator vs silo operator demographics

Here are the differences between extraction operators' and silo operators' demographics:

	Extraction Operator	Silo Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 84.3% Female, 15.7%	Male, 97.1% Female, 2.9%
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 extraction operator and silo operator duties and responsibilities

Extraction 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.
Used PLC computer equipment to transfer grain.
Dry grain using an industrial dryer and a PLC computer system.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Silo operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
Guide trucks to proper position using CB radio.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Provide troubleshooting, conflict management, and expedient resolution of technical and/or floor issues with solutions-orient leadership.

Extraction operator vs silo operator skills

Common extraction operator skills

Extraction, 42%
Safety Procedures, 13%
Extractors, 10%
OpEx, 10%
Distillation, 6%
Lab Equipment, 3%

Common silo operator skills

Rail Cars, 58%
Bobcat, 42%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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