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The differences between throwers and spinning operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a thrower, becoming a spinning operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a thrower has an average salary of $41,768, which is higher than the $31,464 average annual salary of a spinning operator.
The top three skills for a thrower include safety procedures, trash truck and cold environment. The most important skills for a spinning operator are safety committee, creel, and RAN.
Throwers and spinning operators have different pay scales, as shown below.
| Thrower | Spinning Operator | |
| Average salary | $41,768 | $31,464 |
| Salary range | Between $28,000 And $62,000 | Between $24,000 And $39,000 |
| Highest paying City | - | - |
| Highest paying state | - | - |
| Best paying company | - | - |
| Best paying industry | - | - |
There are a few differences between a thrower and a spinning operator in terms of educational background:
| Thrower | Spinning Operator | |
| Most common degree | High School Diploma, 64% | High School Diploma, 54% |
| Most common major | General Studies | Business |
| Most common college | - | - |
Here are the differences between throwers' and spinning operators' demographics:
| Thrower | Spinning Operator | |
| Average age | 43 | 43 |
| Gender ratio | Male, 84.5% Female, 15.5% | Male, 54.0% Female, 46.0% |
| Race ratio | Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 3.1% White, 65.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0% | Black or African American, 19.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8% |
| LGBT Percentage | 4% | 4% |