Tube operator vs pump operator

The differences between tube operators and pump 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 pump operator. Additionally, a pump operator has an average salary of $42,590, which is higher than the $39,819 average annual salary of a tube operator.

The top three skills for a tube operator include CDL, post-job and post-trip inspections. The most important skills for a pump operator are CDL, preventative maintenance, and equipment inspections.

Tube operator vs pump operator overview

	Tube Operator	Pump Operator
Yearly salary	$39,819	$42,590
Hourly rate	$19.14	$20.48
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	33,235	34,668
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	40	41
Years of experience	2	2

Tube operator vs pump operator salary

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

	Tube Operator	Pump Operator
Average salary	$39,819	$42,590
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $55,000	Between $30,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between tube operator and pump operator education

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

	Tube Operator	Pump Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tube operator vs pump operator demographics

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

	Tube Operator	Pump Operator
Average age	40	41
Gender ratio	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%
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, 10.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24.0% Asian, 2.3% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between tube operator and pump 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.

Pump operator example responsibilities.

Learned and accomplish CDL at job make good career.
Manage HDD drilling unit, logging permit, transportation and laboratory analysis.
Set up concrete pump, operate boom, manage all aspects of vehicle safety and pump operations including concrete quality assurance.
Operate commercial vehicles with/ without Hazmat regulate loads and triplex pumps.
Well acquaint with MSDS's.
Train in safety and Hazmat requirements.

Tube operator vs pump 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 pump operator skills

CDL, 37%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Equipment Inspections, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Pump Truck, 3%
Hazmat, 3%