Wireline operator vs tube operator

The differences between wireline operators and tube 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 wireline operator and a tube operator. Additionally, a wireline operator has an average salary of $43,448, which is higher than the $39,819 average annual salary of a tube operator.

The top three skills for a wireline operator include CDL, rig-up and hazmat. The most important skills for a tube operator are CDL, post-job, and post-trip inspections.

Wireline operator vs tube operator overview

	Wireline Operator	Tube Operator
Yearly salary	$43,448	$39,819
Hourly rate	$20.89	$19.14
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	35,693	33,235
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Wireline operator vs tube operator salary

Wireline operators and tube operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wireline Operator	Tube Operator
Average salary	$43,448	$39,819
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $59,000	Between $28,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between wireline operator and tube operator education

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

	Wireline Operator	Tube Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wireline operator vs tube operator demographics

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

	Wireline Operator	Tube Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 1.2% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	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%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between wireline operator and tube operator duties and responsibilities

Wireline operator example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain GPS and other equipment.
Experience operator of power tongs.
Operate power tongs, work corner and v-door.
Minimize risks using PPE and look out for other coworkers.
Complete daily forms for quality boxes and quantity of pallets produce.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot any issues with electrical tools and vehicles.

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.

Wireline operator vs tube operator skills

Common wireline operator skills

CDL, 24%
Rig-Up, 13%
Hazmat, 12%
Cranes, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Regulations, 4%

Common tube operator skills

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