Spreader operator vs asphalt paver operator

The differences between spreader operators and asphalt paver operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a spreader operator and an asphalt paver operator. Additionally, an asphalt paver operator has an average salary of $42,443, which is higher than the $38,453 average annual salary of a spreader operator.

The top three skills for a spreader operator include loaders, OSHA and CDL. The most important skills for an asphalt paver operator are asphalt, hand tools, and repair equipment.

Spreader operator vs asphalt paver operator overview

	Spreader Operator	Asphalt Paver Operator
Yearly salary	$38,453	$42,443
Hourly rate	$18.49	$20.41
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	30,111	26,292
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Spreader operator vs asphalt paver operator salary

Spreader operators and asphalt paver operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spreader Operator	Asphalt Paver Operator
Average salary	$38,453	$42,443
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $56,000	Between $24,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between spreader operator and asphalt paver operator education

There are a few differences between a spreader operator and an asphalt paver operator in terms of educational background:

	Spreader Operator	Asphalt Paver Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	Mechanical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Spreader operator vs asphalt paver operator demographics

Here are the differences between spreader operators' and asphalt paver operators' demographics:

	Spreader Operator	Asphalt Paver Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between spreader operator and asphalt paver operator duties and responsibilities

Spreader operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Work together as a four-man team manually making plywood, pull green chain.

Asphalt paver operator example responsibilities.

Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
Crane operator, Bidwell paving machine operator and setup.

Spreader operator vs asphalt paver operator skills

Common spreader operator skills

Loaders, 37%
OSHA, 30%
CDL, 23%
Asphalt, 10%

Common asphalt paver operator skills

Asphalt, 74%
Hand Tools, 14%
Repair Equipment, 6%
Loaders, 4%
Material Flow, 3%

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