Stabilizer operator vs motor grader operator

The differences between stabilizer operators and motor 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 motor grader operator. Additionally, a motor grader operator has an average salary of $47,143, 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 motor grader operator are asphalt, GPS, and CDL.

Stabilizer operator vs motor grader operator overview

	Stabilizer Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Yearly salary	$43,457	$47,143
Hourly rate	$20.89	$22.66
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	29,204	31,791
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 motor grader operator salary

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Average salary	$43,457	$47,143
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $56,000	Between $37,000 And $59,000
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Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between stabilizer operator and motor grader operator education

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Motor 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 motor grader operator demographics

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

	Stabilizer Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%
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, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between stabilizer operator and motor 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.

Motor grader operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Stock pile millings, asphalt, landfill as trailers dump loads in yards.
Partner with vendors to supply concrete, ABC (aggregate base course) and asphalt.
Reviewed/Approve area assessment reports and corrective action plans assuring compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA regulatory guidance.
Complete intensive on-the-job training in HAZMAT and acquire certification for appropriate handling of hazardous materials.

Stabilizer operator vs motor grader operator skills

Common stabilizer operator skills

Plant Instrumentation, 100%

Common motor grader operator skills

Asphalt, 18%
GPS, 16%
CDL, 11%
Equipment Maintenance, 10%
Loaders, 8%
Dozer, 6%

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