Slasher operator vs clipper operator

The differences between slasher operators and clipper operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a slasher operator has an average salary of $40,435, which is higher than the $36,055 average annual salary of a clipper operator.

Slasher operator vs clipper operator overview

	Slasher Operator	Clipper Operator
Yearly salary	$40,435	$36,055
Hourly rate	$19.44	$17.33
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	26,527	30,194
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Slasher operator vs clipper operator salary

Slasher operators and clipper operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Slasher Operator	Clipper Operator
Average salary	$40,435	$36,055
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $63,000	Between $26,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Jackman, ME	-
Highest paying state	Oregon	-
Best paying company	Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between slasher operator and clipper operator education

There are a few differences between a slasher operator and a clipper operator in terms of educational background:

	Slasher Operator	Clipper Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Slasher operator vs clipper operator demographics

Here are the differences between slasher operators' and clipper operators' demographics:

	Slasher Operator	Clipper Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.1% Female, 6.9%	Male, 78.2% Female, 21.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 1.1% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.1% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between slasher operator and clipper operator duties and responsibilities

Slasher operator example responsibilities.

Inspect socks for proper clipping.
Refabricate and repair equipment by use of a cutting torch and MIG and stick welder.
Pull maintenance and check quality of product.Skills UsedMechanical, chemical
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Clipper operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate battery of circular saws to cut plastic blocks containing ceramic-coat aluminum rods to length for processing into electronic resistors.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Slasher operator vs clipper operator skills

Common slasher operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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