Senior boiler operator vs boiler

The differences between senior boiler operators and boilers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a senior boiler operator and a boiler. Additionally, a senior boiler operator has an average salary of $47,493, which is higher than the $41,057 average annual salary of a boiler.

The top three skills for a senior boiler operator include HVAC, building equipment and plant equipment. The most important skills for a boiler are HVAC, plumbing, and routine maintenance.

Senior boiler operator vs boiler overview

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler
Yearly salary	$47,493	$41,057
Hourly rate	$22.83	$19.74
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	26,234	758
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Senior boiler operator vs boiler salary

Senior boiler operators and boilers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler
Average salary	$47,493	$41,057
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $71,000	Between $28,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	Fairbanks, AK
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Clearwater Paper
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between senior boiler operator and boiler education

There are a few differences between a senior boiler operator and a boiler in terms of educational background:

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Senior boiler operator vs boiler demographics

Here are the differences between senior boiler operators' and boilers' demographics:

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 6.9% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 7.5% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between senior boiler operator and boiler duties and responsibilities

Senior boiler operator example responsibilities.

Ensure HVAC units and exhaust fan equipment are in compliance organizational standards operational procedures.
Remove products from equipment, manually or using hoists, and prepare them for storage, shipment, or additional processing.

Boiler example responsibilities.

Use saws, grinders, tube rollers, torches, and pipe wrenches to accomplish tasks.
Weld on inconel, stainless and carbon tubes
Plant maintenance including conveyors, shredders, motors/ gearboxes.
Maintain records for all coal samples from each load buy to the facility for EPA and DAQ.
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engage in maintenance and repair of stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.
Operate 600 ton anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system.

Senior boiler operator vs boiler skills

Common senior boiler operator skills

HVAC, 58%
Building Equipment, 26%
Plant Equipment, 13%
Water Pumps, 3%

Common boiler skills

HVAC, 15%
Plumbing, 11%
Routine Maintenance, 9%
Mechanical Equipment, 9%
Building Maintenance, 7%
Ventilation, 7%