Gauge operator vs catcher

The differences between gauge operators and catchers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a gauge operator has an average salary of $37,803, which is higher than the $29,157 average annual salary of a catcher.

The top three skills for a gauge operator include hand tools, CNC and . The most important skills for a catcher are quality checks, assembly line, and RAN.

Gauge operator vs catcher overview

	Gauge Operator	Catcher
Yearly salary	$37,803	$29,157
Hourly rate	$18.17	$14.02
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	30,482	625
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Gauge operator vs catcher salary

Gauge operators and catchers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Gauge Operator	Catcher
Average salary	$37,803	$29,157
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $22,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Fresno, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between gauge operator and catcher education

There are a few differences between a gauge operator and a catcher in terms of educational background:

	Gauge Operator	Catcher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gauge operator vs catcher demographics

Here are the differences between gauge operators' and catchers' demographics:

	Gauge Operator	Catcher
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 63.8% Female, 36.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 7.2% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 7.4% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between gauge operator and catcher duties and responsibilities

Gauge operator example responsibilities.

Review and interpret part prints and datum schemes in the production of subframes for BMW and Mercedes.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Catcher example responsibilities.

Scan product using a RF scanner.
Select and match products using RF scanners.
Organize the bullpen schedule for pitches before minor league baseball games.
Record data, numbers, and quota's daily for product run.
Will be train in all areas of production, including sanitation, with constant conformation to cleanliness guidelines and GMP.
Fabricate glass windows and shower doors per customer specifications.

Gauge operator vs catcher skills

Common gauge operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
CNC, 45%

Common catcher skills

Quality Checks, 43%
Assembly Line, 40%
RAN, 8%
Bullpen, 3%
Machine Operators, 2%
Customer Orders, 2%