Floor cleaner vs custodian worker

The differences between floor cleaners and custodian workers 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 $28,309 average annual salary of a custodian worker.

The top three skills for a floor cleaner include dust mop, clean bathrooms and safety procedures. The most important skills for a custodian worker are wax floors, cleanliness, and scrubbers.

Floor cleaner vs custodian worker overview

	Floor Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Yearly salary	$30,063	$28,309
Hourly rate	$14.45	$13.61
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	51,796	102,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Floor cleaner vs custodian worker salary

Floor cleaners and custodian workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Floor Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average salary	$30,063	$28,309
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $38,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Schenectady, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Idyllwild Arts
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between floor cleaner and custodian worker education

There are a few differences between a floor cleaner and a custodian worker in terms of educational background:

	Floor Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Floor cleaner vs custodian worker demographics

Here are the differences between floor cleaners' and custodian workers' demographics:

	Floor Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 80.1% Female, 19.9%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between floor cleaner and custodian worker 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.

Custodian worker example responsibilities.

Operate auto scrubbers, vacuums, and wet/dry extractors to mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Inspect assigned work locations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Clean and disinfect lavatory areas including sinks, urinals and toilets using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Floor cleaner vs custodian worker skills

Common floor cleaner skills

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

Common custodian worker skills

WAX Floors, 15%
Cleanliness, 11%
Scrubbers, 8%
Window Sills, 6%
Class Rooms, 6%
Taking Care, 5%

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