Laundry press operator vs machine operator

The differences between laundry press operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $31,652 average annual salary of a laundry press operator.

The top three skills for a laundry press operator include customer service, and . The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Laundry press operator vs machine operator overview

	Laundry Press Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,652	$32,874
Hourly rate	$15.22	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	35,622	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	4	-

Laundry press operator vs machine operator salary

Laundry press operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Laundry Press Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,652	$32,874
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between laundry press operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a laundry press operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Laundry Press Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	-

Laundry press operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between laundry press operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Laundry Press Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 25.8% Female, 74.2%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 5.2% White, 64.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	9%	5%

Differences between laundry press operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Laundry press operator example responsibilities.

Assist in social media efforts, including maintenance of company Facebook page and implementation of Facebook marketing campaigns using third-party apps.
Operate irons, steamers and folding machines.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Laundry press operator vs machine operator skills

Common laundry press operator skills

Customer Service, 100%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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