Screen print operator vs printer

The differences between screen print operators and printers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a screen print operator and a printer. Additionally, a printer has an average salary of $33,219, which is higher than the $30,829 average annual salary of a screen print operator.

The top three skills for a screen print operator include safety procedures, quality checks and squeegees. The most important skills for a printer are customer service, data entry, and quality standards.

Screen print operator vs printer overview

	Screen Print Operator	Printer
Yearly salary	$30,829	$33,219
Hourly rate	$14.82	$15.97
Growth rate	7%	10%
Number of jobs	32,682	1,756
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Screen print operator vs printer salary

Screen print operators and printers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Screen Print Operator	Printer
Average salary	$30,829	$33,219
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $36,000	Between $22,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between screen print operator and printer education

There are a few differences between a screen print operator and a printer in terms of educational background:

	Screen Print Operator	Printer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Screen print operator vs printer demographics

Here are the differences between screen print operators' and printers' demographics:

	Screen Print Operator	Printer
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 72.4% Female, 27.6%	Male, 66.2% Female, 33.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 7.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 7.4% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between screen print operator and printer duties and responsibilities

Screen print operator example responsibilities.

Maintain and fine tune these machines to insure they run smoothly and accurately.
Used scales to weigh-count parts.Set up and run solder machine, and powder coating machine.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

Printer example responsibilities.

Manage one assistant, giving task and helping troubleshoot any issues with vector artwork.
Operate CNC and print press.
Operate large scale Epson printer for student use.
Assist in the set up and tearing down of presses, match colors with PMS book.
Clean screens and operate embroidery machines independently.
Maintain maintenance and system operability for manufacturing printers, steamers and washers.

Screen print operator vs printer skills

Common screen print operator skills

Safety Procedures, 14%
Quality Checks, 11%
Squeegees, 7%
T-Shirts, 7%
Screen Printing Press, 7%
Print Quality, 7%

Common printer skills

Customer Service, 41%
Data Entry, 35%
Quality Standards, 5%
PMS, 3%
Automatic Press, 2%
Clean Screens, 2%