Stationary fireman vs boiler operator

The differences between stationary firemen and boiler 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 stationary fireman and a boiler operator. Additionally, a stationary fireman has an average salary of $57,982, which is higher than the $49,782 average annual salary of a boiler operator.

The top three skills for a stationary fireman include HVAC, plumbing and general care. The most important skills for a boiler operator are preventive maintenance, air compressors, and boiler room.

Stationary fireman vs boiler operator overview

	Stationary Fireman	Boiler Operator
Yearly salary	$57,982	$49,782
Hourly rate	$27.88	$23.93
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	465	32,715
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Stationary fireman vs boiler operator salary

Stationary firemen and boiler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Stationary Fireman	Boiler Operator
Average salary	$57,982	$49,782
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $113,000	Between $35,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Ithaca, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Southeastern Med
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between stationary fireman and boiler operator education

There are a few differences between a stationary fireman and a boiler operator in terms of educational background:

	Stationary Fireman	Boiler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Heating And Air Conditioning	Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Stationary fireman vs boiler operator demographics

Here are the differences between stationary firemen' and boiler operators' demographics:

	Stationary Fireman	Boiler Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 97.4% Female, 2.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 6.9% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 8.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between stationary fireman and boiler operator duties and responsibilities

Stationary fireman example responsibilities.

Preform repair of pneumatic valves, damper motors, and blowers.
Maintain HVAC and boiler logs when on watch, reflecting all changes in both systems.
Service locomotives by refueling, refilling sand tank, cleaning and washing interior/exterior of locomotives, transporting locomotives to appropriate tracks.
Maintain update knowledge of safety guidelines, firefighting techniques, treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedure.

Boiler operator example responsibilities.

Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Experience in welding, brazing, soldering etc.
Crane operator and highly experience CDL driver with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
Analyze operating data to make sure the equipment run at optimal levels.
Run, repair or troubleshoot electrical systems, both high and low voltages.
Create and update safety reporting for injuries and lose time including OSHA compliance logs.

Stationary fireman vs boiler operator skills

Common stationary fireman skills

HVAC, 50%
Plumbing, 30%
General Care, 21%

Common boiler operator skills

Preventive Maintenance, 6%
Air Compressors, 5%
Boiler Room, 5%
Chillers, 5%
HVAC, 4%
Steam Boilers, 4%