Convention worker vs factory worker

The differences between convention workers and factory workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a convention worker has an average salary of $30,990, which is higher than the $29,343 average annual salary of a factory worker.

The top three skills for a convention worker include audio-visual equipment, computer data entry and . The most important skills for a factory worker are line assembly, production process, and safety regulations.

Convention worker vs factory worker overview

	Convention Worker	Factory Worker
Yearly salary	$30,990	$29,343
Hourly rate	$14.90	$14.11
Growth rate	18%	-
Number of jobs	20,040	106,768
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	-

Convention worker vs factory worker salary

Convention workers and factory workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Worker	Factory Worker
Average salary	$30,990	$29,343
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $51,000	Between $22,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	UPS
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between convention worker and factory worker education

There are a few differences between a convention worker and a factory worker in terms of educational background:

	Convention Worker	Factory Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	-

Convention worker vs factory worker demographics

Here are the differences between convention workers' and factory workers' demographics:

	Convention Worker	Factory Worker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%	Male, 56.9% Female, 43.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 5.5% White, 66.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	16%	9%

Differences between convention worker and factory worker duties and responsibilities

Convention worker example responsibilities.

Handle set-up, scheduling and confirmation of attendee free time activities, and manage fulfillment of VIP necessities.
Stage finished pallets in distribution area.
work preparing work station and maintaining operation, and drive hi-lo pulling material, and inspecting material.

Factory worker example responsibilities.

Assemble automotive windows for Honda and Toyota
Assemble HVAC systems & furnaces.
Perform landscaping, HVAC, assemble tanning beds, and other duties as assigned.
Assemble parts to mowers as line move, keep parts ready to assemble and cardboard and trash clear away.
Maintain seasonal grounds work, lawn mowing, trimming shrubs flowerbeds, spraying pesticides, and other landscaping elements.
Keep production areas in compliance with sanitation standards set by HACCP, FDA, USDA, and customer's requirements.

Convention worker vs factory worker skills

Common convention worker skills

Audio-Visual Equipment, 88%
Computer Data Entry, 12%

Common factory worker skills

Line Assembly, 25%
Production Process, 19%
Safety Regulations, 18%
Pallet Jack, 8%
Temp Service, 5%
Quality Checks, 5%