Miller vs crusher operator

The differences between millers and crusher operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a crusher operator has an average salary of $42,080, which is higher than the $41,256 average annual salary of a miller.

The top three skills for a miller include food safety, product quality and sifters. The most important skills for a crusher operator are loaders, asphalt, and routine maintenance.

Miller vs crusher operator overview

	Miller	Crusher Operator
Yearly salary	$41,256	$42,080
Hourly rate	$19.83	$20.23
Growth rate	6%	1%
Number of jobs	594	34,540
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 59%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Miller vs crusher operator salary

Millers and crusher operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Miller	Crusher Operator
Average salary	$41,256	$42,080
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $68,000	Between $29,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between miller and crusher operator education

There are a few differences between a miller and a crusher operator in terms of educational background:

	Miller	Crusher Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 59%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Miller vs crusher operator demographics

Here are the differences between millers' and crusher operators' demographics:

	Miller	Crusher Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 67.4% Female, 32.6%	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 4.6% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% Asian, 3.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between miller and crusher operator duties and responsibilities

Miller example responsibilities.

Inspect and maintain machines to ensure proper function-ability of chains, motors, blowers, and breakers.
Operate * lawn mowers * weedwhackers * leafblowers * edgers * maintain power equipment * operate plow truck * remove leaves * trim shrubs * remove debris
Operate * lawn mowers * weedwhackers * leafblowers * edgers * maintain power equipment * operate plow truck * remove leaves * trim shrubs * remove debris

Crusher operator example responsibilities.

Used oxygen and acetylene cutting torches to cut steel.
Work all jobs in department from shoveling mud and cleanup to control room operator.
Operate 226-b skid steers and 980-h loaders.
operate caterpillar D8 bulldozer for pit moves.
Supply tobacco to the DCC process- balance cuts.
Clear areas with bulldozers to prepare for drilling and blasting.

Miller vs crusher operator skills

Common miller skills

Food Safety, 41%
Product Quality, 22%
Sifters, 11%
Mill Equipment, 7%
Safety Guidelines, 6%
Customer Specifications, 4%

Common crusher operator skills

Loaders, 17%
Asphalt, 12%
Routine Maintenance, 11%
MSHA, 11%
Hand Tools, 9%
Conveyor Belts, 8%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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