Pipe out worker vs furnace operator

The differences between pipe out workers and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a furnace operator has an average salary of $35,972, which is higher than the $25,778 average annual salary of a pipe out worker.

The top three skills for a pipe out worker include water mains, water systems and . The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Pipe out worker vs furnace operator overview

	Pipe Out Worker	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$25,778	$35,972
Hourly rate	$12.39	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	22,283	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Pipe out worker vs furnace operator salary

Pipe out workers and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pipe Out Worker	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$25,778	$35,972
Salary range	Between $14,000 And $47,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between pipe out worker and furnace operator education

There are a few differences between a pipe out worker and a furnace operator in terms of educational background:

	Pipe Out Worker	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pipe out worker vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between pipe out workers' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Pipe Out Worker	Furnace Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 2.8% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between pipe out worker and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Pipe out worker example responsibilities.

Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Pipe out worker vs furnace operator skills

Common pipe out worker skills

Water Mains, 62%
Water Systems, 38%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%