Rock Splitters, Quarry
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-5051.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$48,740
Employment, U.S.3,320
Median hourly wage$23.44
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,340 | $42,670 | $48,740 | $60,030 | $67,710 |
By state (20)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 150 | Not available | 5.36 |
| California | 290 | $61,620 | 0.75 |
| Colorado | 100 | $46,590 | 1.56 |
| Georgia | 30 | $42,320 | 0.33 |
| Idaho | 90 | $35,880 | 5.03 |
| Indiana | 220 | $49,890 | 3.16 |
| Kansas | $42,560 | ||
| Kentucky | 310 | $44,000 | 7.27 |
| Massachusetts | 90 | $66,000 | 1.13 |
| Minnesota | 80 | $57,970 | 1.23 |
| Missouri | 280 | $60,990 | 4.51 |
| Montana | 100 | $46,260 | 8.73 |
| North Carolina | 80 | $56,320 | 0.77 |
| Ohio | 50 | $48,560 | 0.40 |
| Oklahoma | 200 | $45,040 | 5.61 |
| Oregon | 50 | $59,760 | 1.21 |
| Pennsylvania | 260 | $48,580 | 1.98 |
| Tennessee | 300 | $48,160 | 4.28 |
| Vermont | $65,420 | ||
| Wisconsin | 40 | $62,000 | 0.61 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1-2 | 0.965 |
| 2 | Tire Builders | 1-2 | 0.960 |
| 3 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 1-2 | 0.956 |
| 4 | Helpers--Production Workers | 1-2 | 0.956 |
| 5 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 6 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 1-2 | 0.949 |
| 7 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 1-2 | 0.948 |
| 8 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 1-2 | 0.947 |
| 9 | Roof Bolters, Mining | 1-2 | 0.947 |
| 10 | Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.947 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Rock Splitters, Quarry, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | Instructing | 1.25 | 0.965 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.945 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.941 |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Operations Monitoring | 0.87 | 0.937 |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.935 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | Equipment Maintenance | 1.00 | 0.930 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Repairing | 1.50 | 0.929 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Rock Splitters, Quarry, excluding software Rock Splitters, Quarry already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook | 14 of 20 | 1.0x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 2.96 | 3.39 |
| Mechanical | 2.86 | 2.94 |
| Mathematics | 2.81 | 2.45 |
| Education and Training | 2.75 | 3.16 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.75 | 2.22 |
| Administration and Management | 2.74 | 2.42 |
| English Language | 2.65 | 2.68 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.59 | 2.14 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.57 | 2.95 |
| Transportation | 2.54 | 2.48 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2.44 | 1.90 |
| Building and Construction | 2.38 | 1.91 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 2.29 | 2.10 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.26 | 1.79 |
| Administrative | 2.25 | 1.79 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.24 | 2.01 |
| Design | 2.21 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 2.20 | 2.13 |
| Psychology | 2.19 | 1.35 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.17 | not rated |
| Physics | 2.17 | 2.64 |
| Foreign Language | 2.15 | 1.65 |
| Law and Government | 2.11 | 1.67 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.07 | 2.43 |
| Communications and Media | 2.06 | 0.77 |
| Telecommunications | 2.00 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.95 | 1.64 |
| Biology | 1.81 | 1.55 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.72 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.69 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.67 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.64 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.46 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.88 | 3.38 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Static Strength | 3.50 | 3.75 |
| Control Precision | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.38 | 3.62 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Near Vision | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Stamina | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visualization | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Reaction Time | 2.88 | 3.38 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Rate Control | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Selective Attention | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Response Orientation | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.62 | 3.25 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.62 | 3.00 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Far Vision | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.38 | 2.75 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Written Expression | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.88 | not rated |
| Fluency of Ideas | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Night Vision | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Sound Localization | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.25 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.12 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Autodesk AutoCAD hot
- Facebook hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Project hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- SAP software hot
- Apache HTTP Server
- Maintenance reporting software
- Minitab
- Time reporting software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 100 | 3.44 | $60,990 |