Tube operator vs coiler operator

The differences between tube operators and coiler 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 tube operator and a coiler operator. Additionally, a tube operator has an average salary of $39,819, which is higher than the $39,492 average annual salary of a coiler operator.

The top three skills for a tube operator include CDL, post-job and post-trip inspections. The most important skills for a coiler operator are rig, safety regulations, and RAN.

Tube operator vs coiler operator overview

	Tube Operator	Coiler Operator
Yearly salary	$39,819	$39,492
Hourly rate	$19.14	$18.99
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	33,235	33,165
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Tube operator vs coiler operator salary

Tube operators and coiler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tube Operator	Coiler Operator
Average salary	$39,819	$39,492
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $55,000	Between $28,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between tube operator and coiler operator education

There are a few differences between a tube operator and a coiler operator in terms of educational background:

	Tube Operator	Coiler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tube operator vs coiler operator demographics

Here are the differences between tube operators' and coiler operators' demographics:

	Tube Operator	Coiler Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between tube operator and coiler operator duties and responsibilities

Tube operator example responsibilities.

Manage HDD drilling unit, logging permit, transportation and laboratory analysis.
Receive first aid certifications, H2S training, Hazmat awareness training, CPR and various other training classes.
Perform downhole stimulation on oil and gas wells with and without H2S and with high and low bottom hole pressures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Utilize proper PPE, FRC's, fire retardant clothing, glasses, hardhat and proper boots and gloves.
Use only clean material and PPE when inspecting fluid levels.

Coiler operator example responsibilities.

Manage HDD drilling unit, logging permit, transportation and laboratory analysis.
Measure springs for conformance to specifications, using micrometers calipers, comparators, and custom gages.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Handle preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.

Tube operator vs coiler operator skills

Common tube operator skills

CDL, 21%
Post-Job, 18%
Post-Trip Inspections, 15%
Safety Rules, 7%
Equipment Inspections, 7%
Oil Gas, 5%

Common coiler operator skills

Rig, 23%
Safety Regulations, 10%
RAN, 6%
Fluid Pump, 6%
CDL, 5%
DOT, 5%