Game master vs ride operator

The differences between game masters and ride operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a ride operator has an average salary of $33,398, which is higher than the $29,281 average annual salary of a game master.

The top three skills for a game master include customer service, technical issues and customer support. The most important skills for a ride operator are safety procedures, customer service, and emergency situations.

Game master vs ride operator overview

	Game Master	Ride Operator
Yearly salary	$29,281	$33,398
Hourly rate	$14.08	$16.06
Growth rate	17%	17%
Number of jobs	9,827	29,616
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Game master vs ride operator salary

Game masters and ride operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Game Master	Ride Operator
Average salary	$29,281	$33,398
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $38,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Bristol, CT
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Best paying industry	-	Media

Differences between game master and ride operator education

There are a few differences between a game master and a ride operator in terms of educational background:

	Game Master	Ride Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Game master vs ride operator demographics

Here are the differences between game masters' and ride operators' demographics:

	Game Master	Ride Operator
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 69.7% Female, 30.3%	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 5.6% White, 61.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between game master and ride operator duties and responsibilities

Game master example responsibilities.

Manage daily reservations for filling marina transient slips as well as seasonal slips.
Manage the purchase, shipping and delivery of all ferry boat and dock maintenance parts and service.
Manage records and assist customers with billing and reservations.organize and assist with running of events.
Greet customers, handle payments, and run escape room games for customers and businesses.
Maintain and enhance website and intranet site using CQ5 and SQL.
Respond directly to customers on behalf of SOE in regards to multiple in-game issues.

Ride operator example responsibilities.

Operate all ski-lifts on the mt., also run the cash register in the restuarant
Participate in life guard training sessions which include rescue operations, first aid and CPR procedure.
Check the quality of snow and the consistency for what are required for the trails as the machines run.
Inventory -Ran cash register with POS system, snack bar and lazer tag -Opening and closing duties -stock food and supplies
Practice and successfully attempt CPR and emergency procedures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Game master vs ride operator skills

Common game master skills

Customer Service, 51%
Technical Issues, 8%
Customer Support, 8%
Bug Reports, 5%
RAN, 5%
Billing Issues, 4%

Common ride operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Customer Service, 18%
Emergency Situations, 9%
Guest Service, 7%
Safety Regulations, 5%
Excellent Guest, 4%