Stabilizer operator vs lighting equipment operator

The differences between stabilizer operators and lighting 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 a lighting equipment operator. Additionally, a stabilizer operator has an average salary of $43,457, which is higher than the $38,105 average annual salary of a lighting equipment operator.

The top three skills for a stabilizer operator include plant instrumentation, and . The most important skills for a lighting equipment operator are production runs, routine maintenance, and safety rules.

Stabilizer operator vs lighting equipment operator overview

	Stabilizer Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$43,457	$38,105
Hourly rate	$20.89	$18.32
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	29,204	44,772
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Master's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Stabilizer operator vs lighting equipment operator salary

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Average salary	$43,457	$38,105
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $56,000	Between $28,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Anchorage, AK
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mayor Ethan Berkowitz
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between stabilizer operator and lighting equipment operator education

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Most common degree	Master's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stabilizer operator vs lighting equipment operator demographics

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 84.7% Female, 15.3%
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, 7.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between stabilizer operator and lighting 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.

Lighting equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate and maintain forklift, bobcat, backhoe, and loader.
Light equipment operator (i.e., forklift, backhoe, augers, excavator, bobcat, etc .).
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel- reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
Work on various construction projects including, patching utility cuts, potholes, and dirt work in preparation of asphalt repairs.
Identify electrical, plumbing and safety problems applicable to the installation and take necessary corrective action.

Stabilizer operator vs lighting equipment operator skills

Common stabilizer operator skills

Plant Instrumentation, 100%

Common lighting equipment operator skills

Production Runs, 15%
Routine Maintenance, 11%
Safety Rules, 6%
Loaders, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
CDL, 5%

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