Splicer operator vs roof truss builder

The differences between splicer operators and roof truss builders 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 roof truss builder. Additionally, a splicer operator has an average salary of $37,647, which is higher than the $33,046 average annual salary of a roof truss builder.

The top three skills for a splicer operator include hand tools, fiber optic and OTDR. The most important skills for a roof truss builder are nail guns, tape measure, and assembly line.

Splicer operator vs roof truss builder overview

	Splicer Operator	Roof Truss Builder
Yearly salary	$37,647	$33,046
Hourly rate	$18.10	$15.89
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	30,519	3,667
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	6

Splicer operator vs roof truss builder salary

Splicer operators and roof truss builders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Splicer Operator	Roof Truss Builder
Average salary	$37,647	$33,046
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $23,000 And $46,000
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Differences between splicer operator and roof truss builder education

There are a few differences between a splicer operator and a roof truss builder in terms of educational background:

	Splicer Operator	Roof Truss Builder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Splicer operator vs roof truss builder demographics

Here are the differences between splicer operators' and roof truss builders' demographics:

	Splicer Operator	Roof Truss Builder
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 64.9% Female, 35.1%	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 4.2% White, 64.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between splicer operator and roof truss builder 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.

Roof truss builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

Splicer operator vs roof truss builder skills

Common splicer operator skills

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

Common roof truss builder skills

Nail Guns, 42%
Tape Measure, 29%
Assembly Line, 28%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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