Saw operator vs welder operator

The differences between saw operators and welder operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a saw operator has an average salary of $32,319, which is higher than the $31,669 average annual salary of a welder operator.

The top three skills for a saw operator include tape measure, hand tools and basic math. The most important skills for a welder operator are MIG, arc welding, and hand tools.

Saw operator vs welder operator overview

	Saw Operator	Welder Operator
Yearly salary	$32,319	$31,669
Hourly rate	$15.54	$15.23
Growth rate	3%	2%
Number of jobs	58,465	51,229
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	45	40
Years of experience	-	4

Saw operator vs welder operator salary

Saw operators and welder operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Saw Operator	Welder Operator
Average salary	$32,319	$31,669
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Springfield, OR	Chicopee, MA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Wyoming
Best paying company	Micro Metals Inc.	Capco
Best paying industry	Construction	Automotive

Differences between saw operator and welder operator education

There are a few differences between a saw operator and a welder operator in terms of educational background:

	Saw Operator	Welder Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Saw operator vs welder operator demographics

Here are the differences between saw operators' and welder operators' demographics:

	Saw Operator	Welder Operator
Average age	45	40
Gender ratio	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%	Male, 85.6% Female, 14.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 2.8% White, 63.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	3%

Differences between saw operator and welder operator duties and responsibilities

Saw operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Used spread sheets, calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to ensure proper sizes and quality of finish products.
Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Use various size micrometers, calibers, and gauges accurately.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling and cleaning machines, etc.
Fabricate and cut rolled copper into specific parts for use in HVAC applications.

Welder operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Weld carbon steel pipes using GTAW and SMAW.
Weld with (GMAW) on aluminum.
Maintain certifications in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
Perform TIG and MIG welding processes on fabrications according to the blueprints specifications.
Weld heavy industrial clamps together using the MIG and TIG process on AR400 grade steel.

Saw operator vs welder operator skills

Common saw operator skills

Tape Measure, 15%
Hand Tools, 10%
Basic Math, 8%
Math, 8%
Aluminum, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%

Common welder operator skills

MIG, 12%
Arc Welding, 9%
Hand Tools, 8%
Safety Equipment, 7%
Tig Welding, 6%
GMAW, 5%