Spray operator vs operator

The differences between spray operators and 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 an operator. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, 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 an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Spray operator vs operator overview

	Spray Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$35,641	$37,928
Hourly rate	$17.14	$18.23
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	30,093	159,077
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	42	43
Years of experience	4	4

Spray operator vs operator salary

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

	Spray Operator	Operator
Average salary	$35,641	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between spray operator and operator education

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

	Spray Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spray operator vs operator demographics

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

	Spray Operator	Operator
Average age	42	43
Gender ratio	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between spray operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Spray operator vs operator skills

Common spray operator skills

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

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%