Extractor plant operator vs senior power plant operator

The differences between extractor plant operators and senior power plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an extractor plant operator has an average salary of $46,470, which is higher than the $45,990 average annual salary of a senior power plant operator.

The top three skills for an extractor plant operator include extraction, safety practices and distillation. The most important skills for a senior power plant operator are plant equipment, routine maintenance, and mechanical equipment.

Extractor plant operator vs senior power plant operator overview

	Extractor Plant Operator	Senior Power Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$46,470	$45,990
Hourly rate	$22.34	$22.11
Growth rate	-15%	-15%
Number of jobs	34,463	36,207
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Extractor plant operator vs senior power plant operator salary

Extractor plant operators and senior power plant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Extractor Plant Operator	Senior Power Plant Operator
Average salary	$46,470	$45,990
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $63,000	Between $33,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between extractor plant operator and senior power plant operator education

There are a few differences between an extractor plant operator and a senior power plant operator in terms of educational background:

	Extractor Plant Operator	Senior Power Plant Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Extractor plant operator vs senior power plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between extractor plant operators' and senior power plant operators' demographics:

	Extractor Plant Operator	Senior Power Plant Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 93.3% Female, 6.7%	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 1.3% White, 79.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 1.3% White, 79.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between extractor plant operator and senior power plant operator duties and responsibilities

Extractor plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Operate tools, including hoists, saws and drills.

Senior power plant operator example responsibilities.

Manage and perform preventive maintenance, electrical repairs, millwright work, and MSHA safety functions.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Verify and insure satisfactory operation of process exhaust scrubbers.

Extractor plant operator vs senior power plant operator skills

Common extractor plant operator skills

Extraction, 37%
Safety Practices, 35%
Distillation, 28%

Common senior power plant operator skills

Plant Equipment, 33%
Routine Maintenance, 19%
Mechanical Equipment, 13%
Plant Operations, 12%
Water Treatment, 10%
Chemical Treatment, 10%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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