Pusher operator vs field operator

The differences between pusher operators and field operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a field operator has an average salary of $42,202, which is higher than the $37,153 average annual salary of a pusher operator.

The top three skills for a pusher operator include RAN, JSA and . The most important skills for a field operator are CDL, hand tools, and end loaders.

Pusher operator vs field operator overview

	Pusher Operator	Field Operator
Yearly salary	$37,153	$42,202
Hourly rate	$17.86	$20.29
Growth rate	6%	5%
Number of jobs	30,133	81,407
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	45	40
Years of experience	-	2

Pusher operator vs field operator salary

Pusher operators and field operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pusher Operator	Field Operator
Average salary	$37,153	$42,202
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $50,000	Between $29,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between pusher operator and field operator education

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

	Pusher Operator	Field Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pusher operator vs field operator demographics

Here are the differences between pusher operators' and field operators' demographics:

	Pusher Operator	Field Operator
Average age	45	40
Gender ratio	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 6.2% White, 57.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 1.2% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	2%

Differences between pusher operator and field operator duties and responsibilities

Pusher operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Field operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
Check through equipment such as contact weight bars, quick changes, cdl.
Train in FRAC and cement work.
Position require CDL and handling of radioactive sources.
Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
rebuild and repack pumps re-dress bop stacks pump fluids and nitrogen

Pusher operator vs field operator skills

Common pusher operator skills

RAN, 52%
JSA, 48%

Common field operator skills

CDL, 15%
Hand Tools, 7%
End Loaders, 7%
Hazmat, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
Safety Standards, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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