Power operator vs boiler operator

The differences between power operators and boiler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a boiler operator has an average salary of $49,782, which is higher than the $38,263 average annual salary of a power operator.

The top three skills for a power operator include pallets, control room and electrical systems. The most important skills for a boiler operator are preventive maintenance, air compressors, and boiler room.

Power operator vs boiler operator overview

	Power Operator	Boiler Operator
Yearly salary	$38,263	$49,782
Hourly rate	$18.40	$23.93
Growth rate	-15%	4%
Number of jobs	39,171	32,715
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	50
Years of experience	-	2

Power operator vs boiler operator salary

Power operators and boiler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Power Operator	Boiler Operator
Average salary	$38,263	$49,782
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $35,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Ithaca, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Southeastern Med
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between power operator and boiler operator education

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

	Power Operator	Boiler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Power operator vs boiler operator demographics

Here are the differences between power operators' and boiler operators' demographics:

	Power Operator	Boiler Operator
Average age	46	50
Gender ratio	Male, 86.4% Female, 13.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 1.5% White, 77.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 8.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between power operator and boiler operator duties and responsibilities

Power operator example responsibilities.

Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Operate heavy equipment, loaders, lifts, hand and power tools to complete skil tasks.
Adjust controls of water and cold feed systems, blowers and igniters to start up and shut down boilers.
Help electrical maintenance department troubleshoot motors and other electrical devices.
Identify parameters indicative of an emergency condition and initiate designated actions, execute terminal shutdown and start-up procedures upon approval.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Boiler operator example responsibilities.

Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Experience in welding, brazing, soldering etc.
Crane operator and highly experience CDL driver with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
Analyze operating data to make sure the equipment run at optimal levels.
Run, repair or troubleshoot electrical systems, both high and low voltages.
Create and update safety reporting for injuries and lose time including OSHA compliance logs.

Power operator vs boiler operator skills

Common power operator skills

Pallets, 28%
Control Room, 19%
Electrical Systems, 9%
Water Treatment, 8%
Cooling Towers, 5%
HVAC, 4%

Common boiler operator skills

Preventive Maintenance, 6%
Air Compressors, 5%
Boiler Room, 5%
Chillers, 5%
HVAC, 4%
Steam Boilers, 4%