Paver operator vs equipment operator

The differences between paver operators and equipment operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a paver operator, becoming an equipment operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a paver operator has an average salary of $42,531, which is higher than the $31,739 average annual salary of an equipment operator.

The top three skills for a paver operator include asphalt, highway construction and loaders. The most important skills for an equipment operator are CDL, loaders, and asphalt.

Paver operator vs equipment operator overview

	Paver Operator	Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$42,531	$31,739
Hourly rate	$20.45	$15.26
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,683	62,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	4

Paver operator vs equipment operator salary

Paver operators and equipment operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paver Operator	Equipment Operator
Average salary	$42,531	$31,739
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Nelsen Partners
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between paver operator and equipment operator education

There are a few differences between a paver operator and an equipment operator in terms of educational background:

	Paver Operator	Equipment Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paver operator vs equipment operator demographics

Here are the differences between paver operators' and equipment operators' demographics:

	Paver Operator	Equipment Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 98.5% Female, 1.5%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between paver operator and equipment operator duties and responsibilities

Paver operator example responsibilities.

Receive MSHA training and implement safety procedures daily.
Crane operator, Bidwell paving machine operator and setup.
Help to ensure EPA and OSHA standards and procedures are followed.
Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools.
Train to operate equipment in a safe and effective manner in accordance to MSHA regulations.
Start engine and control paving machine to push dump truck and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper.

Equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate track loader, dozer, excavator, track skid loader, rubber tire loader, and haul truck as assigned.
Operate heavy equipment including loaders and rollers.
Operate bulldozers, compactors, and scrapers for residential land development
Work include backhoe operation, equipment operation, landscaping and snow removal
Operate backhoes and trench diggers.

Paver operator vs equipment operator skills

Common paver operator skills

Asphalt, 51%
Highway Construction, 9%
Loaders, 8%
OSHA, 7%
Construction Sites, 6%
Safety Standards, 4%

Common equipment operator skills

CDL, 10%
Loaders, 7%
Asphalt, 5%
Backhoe, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%