Disassembler vs shop worker

The differences between disassemblers and shop workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a shop worker has an average salary of $31,850, which is higher than the $28,689 average annual salary of a disassembler.

The top three skills for a disassembler include torches, electronic devices and assembly line. The most important skills for a shop worker are tape measure, safety procedures, and in-shop.

Disassembler vs shop worker overview

	Disassembler	Shop Worker
Yearly salary	$28,689	$31,850
Hourly rate	$13.79	$15.31
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	5,246	73,161
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	40	43
Years of experience	-	-

Disassembler vs shop worker salary

Disassemblers and shop workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Disassembler	Shop Worker
Average salary	$28,689	$31,850
Salary range	Between $15,000 And $53,000	Between $24,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Everett, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Shipt
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between disassembler and shop worker education

There are a few differences between a disassembler and a shop worker in terms of educational background:

	Disassembler	Shop Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Disassembler vs shop worker demographics

Here are the differences between disassemblers' and shop workers' demographics:

	Disassembler	Shop Worker
Average age	40	43
Gender ratio	Male, 87.1% Female, 12.9%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 5.7% White, 56.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between disassembler and shop worker duties and responsibilities

Disassembler example responsibilities.

Disassemble computers, TV's, DVD players and other electronics.
Recycle equipment from TV's, computer towers, and other electronics.
Disassemble electronics, take apart electronics i.e televisions /flat screens, cable boxes, computers etc.
Disassemble and package excess and obsolete Chrysler replacement parts and package them for individual sale through the auto maker.
Operate RF scanning equipment to account and inventory manufacture products.
Work for a company name Grainger through Adecco assisting with a security detail during the pope's visit to Philadelphia.

Shop worker example responsibilities.

Used calipers and gauges to make sure parts are within specs.
Record transactions in POS system from both in shop and drive thru orders.
Used FeatureCAM to prepare parts modele by students to be CNC mill with greater precision than if machine manually.
Transform the blueprint or sketch from a design into a useable product by cutting, shaping and assembling steel.
Assist shop manager in making of jigs, cut lists, and machining plans to ensure productivity and quality control.
Operate various machines such as drill presses, table saws, CNC routers and forklifts, safely in a busy warehouse.

Disassembler vs shop worker skills

Common disassembler skills

Torches, 55%
Electronic Devices, 30%
Assembly Line, 7%
Hard Drive, 4%
Recycle, 4%

Common shop worker skills

Tape Measure, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
In-Shop, 6%
Delivery Orders, 6%
Pro Shop, 5%
Food Preparation, 5%