Spray operator vs loader operator

The differences between spray operators and loader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a spray operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a loader operator has an average salary of $36,987, which is higher than the $35,641 average annual salary of a spray operator.

The top three skills for a spray operator include calipers, grit and machine operation. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Spray operator vs loader operator overview

	Spray Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$35,641	$36,987
Hourly rate	$17.14	$17.78
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	30,093	61,980
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	42	43
Years of experience	4	4

Spray operator vs loader operator salary

Spray operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spray Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$35,641	$36,987
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between spray operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between a spray operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Spray Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spray operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between spray operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Spray Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	42	43
Gender ratio	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 3.5% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between spray operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Spray operator example responsibilities.

Spray paint special make glass products including drink glasses and candles both free-hand and using CNC guide paint arm.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Spray operator vs loader operator skills

Common spray operator skills

Calipers, 24%
Grit, 18%
Machine Operation, 14%
CDL, 14%
Hand Tools, 9%
CNC, 8%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%