Pusher operator vs tool dresser

The differences between pusher operators and tool dressers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tool dresser has an average salary of $52,551, 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 tool dresser are rig, , and .

Pusher operator vs tool dresser overview

	Pusher Operator	Tool Dresser
Yearly salary	$37,153	$52,551
Hourly rate	$17.86	$25.26
Growth rate	6%	-5%
Number of jobs	30,133	41,725
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Pusher operator vs tool dresser salary

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

	Pusher Operator	Tool Dresser
Average salary	$37,153	$52,551
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $50,000	Between $24,000 And $111,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between pusher operator and tool dresser education

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

	Pusher Operator	Tool Dresser
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Medical Technician	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Pusher operator vs tool dresser demographics

Here are the differences between pusher operators' and tool dressers' demographics:

	Pusher Operator	Tool Dresser
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
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, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between pusher operator and tool dresser 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.

Tool dresser example responsibilities.

Perform various customer service duties under strict deadlines, including assisting performers with costumes, quick changes, and backstage ;.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.

Pusher operator vs tool dresser skills

Common pusher operator skills

RAN, 52%
JSA, 48%

Common tool dresser skills

Rig, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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