Floor cleaner vs cleaning crew member

The differences between floor cleaners and cleaning crew members can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a floor cleaner has an average salary of $30,063, which is higher than the $28,141 average annual salary of a cleaning crew member.

The top three skills for a floor cleaner include dust mop, clean bathrooms and safety procedures. The most important skills for a cleaning crew member are cleanliness, window sills, and bathroom fixtures.

Floor cleaner vs cleaning crew member overview

	Floor Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Yearly salary	$30,063	$28,141
Hourly rate	$14.45	$13.53
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	51,796	150,587
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Floor cleaner vs cleaning crew member salary

Floor cleaners and cleaning crew members have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Floor Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Average salary	$30,063	$28,141
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $38,000	Between $21,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Las Vegas, NV
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Valley Brook Country Club
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between floor cleaner and cleaning crew member education

There are a few differences between a floor cleaner and a cleaning crew member in terms of educational background:

	Floor Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Floor cleaner vs cleaning crew member demographics

Here are the differences between floor cleaners' and cleaning crew members' demographics:

	Floor Cleaner	Cleaning Crew Member
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 80.1% Female, 19.9%	Male, 44.6% Female, 55.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 5.1% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between floor cleaner and cleaning crew member duties and responsibilities

Floor cleaner example responsibilities.

Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
Ensure customer satisfaction by using interpersonal skills to communicate to patients, coworkers and supervisors as appropriate.
Operate flooring equipment including extractors and buffing machines.

Cleaning crew member example responsibilities.

Used power hoses, power sprayers and squeegees.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of basement stock area.
Maintain kitchen equipment, assuring cleanliness and safe operation.
Demonstrate ability to lift and move heavy objects owing to exceptional physical dexterity.
Keep storage areas well stock, clean and tidy, wash windows, disinfect equipment, and wash dishes.

Floor cleaner vs cleaning crew member skills

Common floor cleaner skills

Dust Mop, 27%
Clean Bathrooms, 14%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Buffing Floors, 8%
Floor Care, 7%
Scrubbers, 7%

Common cleaning crew member skills

Cleanliness, 30%
Window Sills, 12%
Bathroom Fixtures, 8%
Office Buildings, 6%
Public Restrooms, 5%
Squeegees, 5%

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