Stabilizer operator vs equipment operator

The differences between stabilizer operators and equipment 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 stabilizer operator and an equipment operator. Additionally, a stabilizer operator has an average salary of $43,457, which is higher than the $31,739 average annual salary of an equipment operator.

The top three skills for a stabilizer operator include plant instrumentation, and . The most important skills for an equipment operator are CDL, loaders, and asphalt.

Stabilizer operator vs equipment operator overview

	Stabilizer Operator	Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$43,457	$31,739
Hourly rate	$20.89	$15.26
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	29,204	62,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Master's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Stabilizer operator vs equipment operator salary

Stabilizer operators and equipment operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Stabilizer Operator	Equipment Operator
Average salary	$43,457	$31,739
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $56,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Nelsen Partners
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between stabilizer operator and equipment operator education

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Equipment Operator
Most common degree	Master's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stabilizer operator vs equipment operator demographics

Here are the differences between stabilizer operators' and equipment operators' demographics:

	Stabilizer Operator	Equipment Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
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, 7.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between stabilizer operator and equipment operator duties and responsibilities

Stabilizer operator example responsibilities.

Assist backhoe operator and assure safety of area being excavate.
Design and architect business applications using OOAD and design patters; develop and implement applications using BAC processes and methodologies.
Cut over traffic from a DSC400 to a DMS250 for an IXC.

Equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate track loader, dozer, excavator, track skid loader, rubber tire loader, and haul truck as assigned.
Operate heavy equipment including loaders and rollers.
Operate bulldozers, compactors, and scrapers for residential land development
Work include backhoe operation, equipment operation, landscaping and snow removal
Operate backhoes and trench diggers.

Stabilizer operator vs equipment operator skills

Common stabilizer operator skills

Plant Instrumentation, 100%

Common equipment operator skills

CDL, 10%
Loaders, 7%
Asphalt, 5%
Backhoe, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%

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