Color blender vs tanning drum operator

The differences between color blenders and tanning drum operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tanning drum operator has an average salary of $39,010, which is higher than the $31,083 average annual salary of a color blender.

Color blender vs tanning drum operator overview

	Color Blender	Tanning Drum Operator
Yearly salary	$31,083	$39,010
Hourly rate	$14.94	$18.75
Growth rate	3%	-
Number of jobs	515	26,050
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 32%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Color blender vs tanning drum operator salary

Color blenders and tanning drum operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Color Blender	Tanning Drum Operator
Average salary	$31,083	$39,010
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $27,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between color blender and tanning drum operator education

There are a few differences between a color blender and a tanning drum operator in terms of educational background:

	Color Blender	Tanning Drum Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 32%
Most common major	Business	Cosmetology
Most common college	-	-

Color blender vs tanning drum operator demographics

Here are the differences between color blenders' and tanning drum operators' demographics:

	Color Blender	Tanning Drum Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 8.8% Female, 91.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between color blender and tanning drum operator duties and responsibilities

Color blender example responsibilities.

Move inventory from stock location, to production, by use of RF scan guns.
Stack finish containers on pallets per specifications.
Work with largest customer, Masterbrand / Decora, establishing new mixing techniques and standard processes.
Ensure efficient maintenance of assign rig equipment.

Tanning drum operator example responsibilities.

Develop highly empathetic client relationships and earn a reputation for exceeding service standards by continually exceeding daily sales goals.
Maintain an understanding of FDA safety regulations regarding tanning.

Color blender vs tanning drum operator skills

Common color blender skills

Safety Practices, 92%
Equipment Problems, 6%
Safety Procedures, 2%

Common tanning drum operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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