Splicer operator vs hooper

The differences between splicer operators and hoopers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a splicer operator and a hooper. Additionally, a splicer operator has an average salary of $37,647, which is higher than the $34,392 average annual salary of a hooper.

The top three skills for a splicer operator include hand tools, fiber optic and OTDR. The most important skills for a hooper are embroidery, , and .

Splicer operator vs hooper overview

	Splicer Operator	Hooper
Yearly salary	$37,647	$34,392
Hourly rate	$18.10	$16.53
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	30,519	1,428
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	6

Splicer operator vs hooper salary

Splicer operators and hoopers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Splicer Operator	Hooper
Average salary	$37,647	$34,392
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $25,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between splicer operator and hooper education

There are a few differences between a splicer operator and a hooper in terms of educational background:

	Splicer Operator	Hooper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Splicer operator vs hooper demographics

Here are the differences between splicer operators' and hoopers' demographics:

	Splicer Operator	Hooper
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 64.9% Female, 35.1%	Male, 53.2% Female, 46.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 3.5% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 3.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between splicer operator and hooper duties and responsibilities

Splicer operator example responsibilities.

Experience in OTDR, TBERD, EXFO930, AXS-100 test equipment.
Install, setup, maintain & monitor air pressure in OSP pole.
Balance, fine-tune and troubleshot any problems to turn over new plant to cable company.
Operate battery of circular saws to cut plastic blocks containing ceramic-coat aluminum rods to length for processing into electronic resistors.
Operate 3000 ton extrusion press utilizing computerize control panels and diagnostics systems.

Hooper example responsibilities.

Hoop clothing onto devices to prepare to go thru machines for embroidery and any other dept.
Assess pediatric patients for developmental delays using screening tool, consult with clinic pediatricians, and evaluate parent or caregiver concerns.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

Splicer operator vs hooper skills

Common splicer operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
Fiber Optic, 14%
OTDR, 9%
Test Equipment, 8%
Copper Cables, 4%
OSP, 3%

Common hooper skills

Embroidery, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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