Spray operator vs spray gun operator

The differences between spray operators and spray gun 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 spray gun operator. Additionally, a spray operator has an average salary of $35,641, which is higher than the $32,009 average annual salary of a spray gun operator.

Spray operator vs spray gun operator overview

	Spray Operator	Spray Gun Operator
Yearly salary	$35,641	$32,009
Hourly rate	$17.14	$15.39
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	30,093	26,257
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 71%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Spray operator vs spray gun operator salary

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

	Spray Operator	Spray Gun Operator
Average salary	$35,641	$32,009
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $24,000 And $41,000
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Differences between spray operator and spray gun operator education

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

	Spray Operator	Spray Gun Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 71%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Spray operator vs spray gun operator demographics

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

	Spray Operator	Spray Gun Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%	Male, 76.7% Female, 23.3%
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, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between spray operator and spray gun 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.

Spray gun operator example responsibilities.

Operate multiple printing and bindery machines UV roll coat machine/cutter/ink jet/stitcher
Golf relate services- mowing greens, tees, fairways, rough, DRA's, rotary.

Spray operator vs spray gun operator skills

Common spray operator skills

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

Common spray gun operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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