Regulator operator vs shop worker

The differences between regulator operators and shop workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a regulator operator has an average salary of $36,256, which is higher than the $31,850 average annual salary of a shop worker.

The top three skills for a regulator operator include safety procedures, and . The most important skills for a shop worker are tape measure, safety procedures, and in-shop.

Regulator operator vs shop worker overview

	Regulator Operator	Shop Worker
Yearly salary	$36,256	$31,850
Hourly rate	$17.43	$15.31
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	35,013	73,161
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Regulator operator vs shop worker salary

Regulator operators and shop workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Regulator Operator	Shop Worker
Average salary	$36,256	$31,850
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $49,000	Between $24,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Everett, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Shipt
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between regulator operator and shop worker education

There are a few differences between a regulator operator and a shop worker in terms of educational background:

	Regulator Operator	Shop Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Legal Research And Advanced Professional Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Regulator operator vs shop worker demographics

Here are the differences between regulator operators' and shop workers' demographics:

	Regulator Operator	Shop Worker
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between regulator operator and shop worker duties and responsibilities

Regulator operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Shop worker example responsibilities.

Used calipers and gauges to make sure parts are within specs.
Record transactions in POS system from both in shop and drive thru orders.
Used FeatureCAM to prepare parts modele by students to be CNC mill with greater precision than if machine manually.
Transform the blueprint or sketch from a design into a useable product by cutting, shaping and assembling steel.
Assist shop manager in making of jigs, cut lists, and machining plans to ensure productivity and quality control.
Operate various machines such as drill presses, table saws, CNC routers and forklifts, safely in a busy warehouse.

Regulator operator vs shop worker skills

Common regulator operator skills

Safety Procedures, 100%

Common shop worker skills

Tape Measure, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
In-Shop, 6%
Delivery Orders, 6%
Pro Shop, 5%
Food Preparation, 5%