Cutter vs spreader

The differences between cutters and spreaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a spreader has an average salary of $37,376, which is higher than the $29,727 average annual salary of a cutter.

The top three skills for a cutter include basic math, quality standards and math. The most important skills for a spreader are basic math, assembly line, and RAN.

Cutter vs spreader overview

	Cutter	Spreader
Yearly salary	$29,727	$37,376
Hourly rate	$14.29	$17.97
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	4,831	1,210
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	-	-

Cutter vs spreader salary

Cutters and spreaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cutter	Spreader
Average salary	$29,727	$37,376
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $36,000	Between $27,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Omaha Steaks	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between cutter and spreader education

There are a few differences between a cutter and a spreader in terms of educational background:

	Cutter	Spreader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cutter vs spreader demographics

Here are the differences between cutters' and spreaders' demographics:

	Cutter	Spreader
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 69.4% Female, 30.6%	Male, 73.7% Female, 26.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.0% Unknown, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 6.4% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.1% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	10%	5%

Differences between cutter and spreader duties and responsibilities

Cutter example responsibilities.

Cut glass for rv windows, run the oven, inspect the glass.
Work in debone and the saw line
Be good at math with and without calculator ...
Design patterns for cushions, couches and chairs.
Perform math converting metric to inches and converting fractions to decimals.
Position workpieces and clamp together and assemble in jigs and fixtures.

Spreader example responsibilities.

Used chainsaws, pole saws, pruners, climbing ropes and climbing saddles to properly trim trees to designate distance.
Repair plumbing relate items operate equipment for demolition and sewer and water repairs and installs
Work together as a four-man team manually making plywood, pull green chain.

Cutter vs spreader skills

Common cutter skills

Basic Math, 24%
Quality Standards, 15%
Math, 13%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Rules, 8%
Assembly Line, 5%

Common spreader skills

Basic Math, 58%
Assembly Line, 11%
RAN, 9%
Machine Operators, 9%
Rakes, 5%
Blowers, 4%