Stabilizer operator vs grader operator

The differences between stabilizer operators and grader 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 a grader operator. Additionally, a grader operator has an average salary of $46,011, which is higher than the $43,457 average annual salary of a stabilizer operator.

The top three skills for a stabilizer operator include plant instrumentation, and . The most important skills for a grader operator are asphalt, CDL, and OSHA.

Stabilizer operator vs grader operator overview

	Stabilizer Operator	Grader Operator
Yearly salary	$43,457	$46,011
Hourly rate	$20.89	$22.12
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	29,204	35,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Master's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Stabilizer operator vs grader operator salary

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Grader Operator
Average salary	$43,457	$46,011
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $56,000	Between $35,000 And $60,000
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Differences between stabilizer operator and grader operator education

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Grader Operator
Most common degree	Master's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stabilizer operator vs grader operator demographics

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Grader Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%
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, 8.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between stabilizer operator and grader 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.

Grader operator example responsibilities.

Experience with GPS, laser, and sonic.
Follow all power equipment rules and regulation including any regulatory agency policies to include OSHA.
Operate dozer to backfill trench and level pipeline.
Manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients using GMP format and aseptic techniques.

Stabilizer operator vs grader operator skills

Common stabilizer operator skills

Plant Instrumentation, 100%

Common grader operator skills

Asphalt, 42%
CDL, 14%
OSHA, 12%
General Maintenance, 8%
DOT, 7%
Safety Regulations, 5%