Hand spray operator vs fumigator

The differences between hand spray operators and fumigators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a fumigator has an average salary of $47,227, which is higher than the $44,530 average annual salary of a hand spray operator.

The top three skills for a hand spray operator include rig, general maintenance and safety rules. The most important skills for a fumigator are ladders, OSHA, and fumigation.

Hand spray operator vs fumigator overview

	Hand Spray Operator	Fumigator
Yearly salary	$44,530	$47,227
Hourly rate	$21.41	$22.71
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	45,293	2,297
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	43	40
Years of experience	4	-

Hand spray operator vs fumigator salary

Hand spray operators and fumigators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hand Spray Operator	Fumigator
Average salary	$44,530	$47,227
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $59,000	Between $23,000 And $93,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between hand spray operator and fumigator education

There are a few differences between a hand spray operator and a fumigator in terms of educational background:

	Hand Spray Operator	Fumigator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hand spray operator vs fumigator demographics

Here are the differences between hand spray operators' and fumigators' demographics:

	Hand Spray Operator	Fumigator
Average age	43	40
Gender ratio	Male, 82.5% Female, 17.5%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 2.5% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.0% Asian, 2.0% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between hand spray operator and fumigator duties and responsibilities

Hand spray operator example responsibilities.

Operate manual and automate grit blast cabinets.
Spray successive coats of lacquer and paint on work pieces.
Design made and install fabricated items using jigs and fixtures to aid in completing project.
Bring pipe up to snubbing basket and make up with tongs to be snub into hole.
General rig hand and operator responsibility
Operate Fanuc robotics machines to coat aerospace parts

Fumigator example responsibilities.

Apply exterior chemicals to manage and treat for insect and rodent infestations.
Experience in inspection, fumigation, and pest control of infest areas and items.
Use of ladders and scaffolds to properly secure and fasten tarps and clamps for fumigation.
Lay sandbags on the tarps on the ground to keep the tarps from flying off.
Wash empty cans in accordance with OSHA standards.
Throw sandbags around the premises of the house.

Hand spray operator vs fumigator skills

Common hand spray operator skills

Rig, 23%
General Maintenance, 21%
Safety Rules, 19%
Hand Tools, 5%
Power Tools, 5%
DIG, 4%

Common fumigator skills

Ladders, 43%
OSHA, 38%
Fumigation, 17%
Pest Control, 2%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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