Winch operator vs cage operator

The differences between winch operators and cage 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 winch operator and a cage operator. Additionally, a winch operator has an average salary of $37,131, which is higher than the $35,991 average annual salary of a cage operator.

The top three skills for a winch operator include rig, well control and winch truck. The most important skills for a cage operator are cash handling, cage operations, and slot machines.

Winch operator vs cage operator overview

	Winch Operator	Cage Operator
Yearly salary	$37,131	$35,991
Hourly rate	$17.85	$17.30
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	29,595	30,557
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	2	2

Winch operator vs cage operator salary

Winch operators and cage operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Winch Operator	Cage Operator
Average salary	$37,131	$35,991
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $27,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between winch operator and cage operator education

There are a few differences between a winch operator and a cage operator in terms of educational background:

	Winch Operator	Cage Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Photography	Accounting
Most common college	-	-

Winch operator vs cage operator demographics

Here are the differences between winch operators' and cage operators' demographics:

	Winch Operator	Cage Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between winch operator and cage operator duties and responsibilities

Winch operator example responsibilities.

Operate winch truck on rig moves hauling drilling rigs from location to location.
Conduct daily field frac tank inspections within yard and at well sites.
Operate, tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operate cable equipment.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Observe safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Ensure that safety and environmental awareness are maintained at the highest possible standard.

Cage operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Wash and tumble floor, responsible for cleaning soil linens/uniforms operating washers and dryers.

Winch operator vs cage operator skills

Common winch operator skills

Rig, 63%
Well Control, 25%
Winch Truck, 12%

Common cage operator skills

Cash Handling, 49%
Cage Operations, 32%
Slot Machines, 19%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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