Switch operator vs switch foreman

The differences between switch operators and switch foremen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a switch operator has an average salary of $47,066, which is higher than the $46,257 average annual salary of a switch foreman.

The top three skills for a switch operator include switches, encryption and telecommunication. The most important skills for a switch foreman are safety guidelines, , and .

Switch operator vs switch foreman overview

	Switch Operator	Switch Foreman
Yearly salary	$47,066	$46,257
Hourly rate	$22.63	$22.24
Growth rate	-2%	-2%
Number of jobs	25,666	6,113
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Switch operator vs switch foreman salary

Switch operators and switch foremen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Switch Operator	Switch Foreman
Average salary	$47,066	$46,257
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $87,000	Between $31,000 And $68,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between switch operator and switch foreman education

There are a few differences between a switch operator and a switch foreman in terms of educational background:

	Switch Operator	Switch Foreman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Operations Management
Most common college	-	-

Switch operator vs switch foreman demographics

Here are the differences between switch operators' and switch foremen' demographics:

	Switch Operator	Switch Foreman
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 84.0% Female, 16.0%	Male, 90.9% Female, 9.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.7% White, 52.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 17.5% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 4.9% White, 56.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	21%	21%

Differences between switch operator and switch foreman duties and responsibilities

Switch operator example responsibilities.

Supervise a team of ten soldiers in the day-to-day operations of a commercial SL-100 Nortel telephone switch.
Provide gateway for both LAN and X.25 subscribers.
Insure technicians obtain proper training through NORTEL training courses.
Interpret computer printouts to troubleshoot, repair, and replace faulty line replaceable units.
Set up data networks/wires in buildings to have computers and VOIP phones link together.
Perform monthly evaluations and provide network training and orientation to new soldiers and DOD contractors.

Switch foreman example responsibilities.

Manage and perform all excavations.
Enforce company policies and OSHA regulations, investigate construction accidents utilizing knowledge gain through cooperation with safety department and law enforcement.
Premier transportation buy the contract from Werner for the home depot distribution center

Switch operator vs switch foreman skills

Common switch operator skills

Switches, 15%
Encryption, 15%
Telecommunication, 14%
Hand Tools, 13%
Rail Cars, 9%
Secret Security Clearance, 5%

Common switch foreman skills

Safety Guidelines, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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