Miner vs miner operator

The differences between miners and miner operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a miner and a miner operator. Additionally, a miner has an average salary of $46,997, which is higher than the $38,650 average annual salary of a miner operator.

The top three skills for a miner include safety regulations, ground support and MSHA. The most important skills for a miner operator are safety procedures, ground support, and equipment operation.

Miner vs miner operator overview

	Miner	Miner Operator
Yearly salary	$46,997	$38,650
Hourly rate	$22.59	$18.58
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	375	29,909
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 60%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Miner vs miner operator salary

Miners and miner operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Miner	Miner Operator
Average salary	$46,997	$38,650
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $74,000	Between $27,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between miner and miner operator education

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

	Miner	Miner Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 60%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Miner vs miner operator demographics

Here are the differences between miners' and miner operators' demographics:

	Miner	Miner Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 0.6% White, 76.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%	Black or African American, 4.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 0.7% White, 76.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between miner and miner operator duties and responsibilities

Miner example responsibilities.

Operate and maintain the concrete plant and manage formulation of shotcrete and concrete batches.
Shovele and work belt frame and rollers, reclaim, out-by, torches, hanging water lines.
Install roof bolts for grind control, pour concrete and assist in steel erection, and use of shotcrete.
Muck with Wagner ST5 LHD.
Haul muck, run loader, etc.
Certify in first aid, CPR, and mine rescue.

Miner operator example responsibilities.

Attain MSHA certificates on all personally operate equipment.
Operate forklift and perform mig welding.
Monitor underground tracking system, last three months run scoop underground.
Perform various duties such as section set-up, longwall moves, and yard and supply.
Work on Longwall running shear and tailpiece, also assist with belt repairs and other duties as assigned.
Rock duster: dust coal, run equipment for duster and dust hose, dust spillage and gobs, check ventilation.

Miner vs miner operator skills

Common miner skills

Safety Regulations, 21%
Ground Support, 8%
MSHA, 8%
Underground Mine, 4%
Conveyor Belts, 4%
Shovels, 3%

Common miner operator skills

Safety Procedures, 49%
Ground Support, 22%
Equipment Operation, 6%
MSHA, 5%
Torches, 4%
Equipment Maintenance, 4%