Sampler vs drum operator

The differences between samplers and drum operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a sampler has an average salary of $48,319, which is higher than the $37,684 average annual salary of a drum operator.

The top three skills for a sampler include harvest, wine and GPS. The most important skills for a drum operator are quality products, quality checks, and computer system.

Sampler vs drum operator overview

	Sampler	Drum Operator
Yearly salary	$48,319	$37,684
Hourly rate	$23.23	$18.12
Growth rate	-3%	7%
Number of jobs	96	29,763
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	45	46
Years of experience	-	-

Sampler vs drum operator salary

Samplers and drum operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sampler	Drum Operator
Average salary	$48,319	$37,684
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $95,000	Between $29,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Newington, CT	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	Mérieux NutriSciences	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between sampler and drum operator education

There are a few differences between a sampler and a drum operator in terms of educational background:

	Sampler	Drum Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sampler vs drum operator demographics

Here are the differences between samplers' and drum operators' demographics:

	Sampler	Drum Operator
Average age	45	46
Gender ratio	Male, 61.2% Female, 38.8%	Male, 95.1% Female, 4.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 6.7% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	10%

Differences between sampler and drum operator duties and responsibilities

Sampler example responsibilities.

Perform LIMS Metadata entry into the LIMS software system.
Collect coal samples and run analysis on the product.
Wine sample server provide information on different types of wine.
Harvest crops, run experimental tests, and clean working area.
Assist FDA in identifying violations in storage, handeling and labeling produce.
Offer a few bottles of wine for customers to sample selections of products.

Drum operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by way of proper PPE's and prompt clean up of any chemical spills.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Operate rotory feed dryer to convert wetcake and corn syrup to animal feed.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Sampler vs drum operator skills

Common sampler skills

Harvest, 17%
Wine, 14%
GPS, 14%
QA, 13%
Soil Samples, 9%
USDA, 4%

Common drum operator skills

Quality Products, 90%
Quality Checks, 6%
Computer System, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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