Bench worker vs generator worker

The differences between bench workers and generator workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bench worker has an average salary of $45,509, which is higher than the $32,651 average annual salary of a generator worker.

The top three skills for a bench worker include quality improvement, product quality and quality standards. The most important skills for a generator worker are pallet jack, safety rules, and safety standards.

Bench worker vs generator worker overview

	Bench Worker	Generator Worker
Yearly salary	$45,509	$32,651
Hourly rate	$21.88	$15.70
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	23,827	76,094
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Bench worker vs generator worker salary

Bench workers and generator workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bench Worker	Generator Worker
Average salary	$45,509	$32,651
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $61,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Cloud, MN
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Minnesota State Fair
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between bench worker and generator worker education

There are a few differences between a bench worker and a generator worker in terms of educational background:

	Bench Worker	Generator Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bench worker vs generator worker demographics

Here are the differences between bench workers' and generator workers' demographics:

	Bench Worker	Generator Worker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 57.3% Female, 42.7%	Male, 67.7% Female, 32.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between bench worker and generator worker duties and responsibilities

Bench worker example responsibilities.

Repair necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets or anything make with precious metals.
Reshape, and restyle jewelry by replacing broken parts or using hand tools and machines.
Stage finished pallets in distribution area.
Load and unload items from machine, carts, dollies.

Generator worker example responsibilities.

Operate arc, mig and tig welding machines to construct metal lockers/tables/doors, beds (and frames); operate lathe
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Prep costumes for rental; paint, organize, and perform secretarial duties
Assist in all aspects of the shop including the construction of costumes for on and off campus theater productions.
Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

Bench worker vs generator worker skills

Common bench worker skills

Quality Improvement, 43%
Product Quality, 29%
Quality Standards, 28%

Common generator worker skills

Pallet Jack, 17%
Safety Rules, 17%
Safety Standards, 11%
Customer Service, 11%
Food Preparation, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%