Machine cleaner vs cleaner

The differences between machine cleaners and cleaners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine cleaner has an average salary of $31,150, which is higher than the $28,075 average annual salary of a cleaner.

The top three skills for a machine cleaner include squeegees, clean machines and GMP. The most important skills for a cleaner are commercial cleaning, building floors, and ventilation.

Machine cleaner vs cleaner overview

	Machine Cleaner	Cleaner
Yearly salary	$31,150	$28,075
Hourly rate	$14.98	$13.50
Growth rate	6%	4%
Number of jobs	66,100	74,355
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	38	49
Years of experience	-	-

Machine cleaner vs cleaner salary

Machine cleaners and cleaners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Machine Cleaner	Cleaner
Average salary	$31,150	$28,075
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $38,000	Between $21,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Columbia University in the City of New York
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between machine cleaner and cleaner education

There are a few differences between a machine cleaner and a cleaner in terms of educational background:

	Machine Cleaner	Cleaner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Machine cleaner vs cleaner demographics

Here are the differences between machine cleaners' and cleaners' demographics:

	Machine Cleaner	Cleaner
Average age	38	49
Gender ratio	Male, 76.0% Female, 24.0%	Male, 49.7% Female, 50.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 4.2% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 5.0% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between machine cleaner and cleaner duties and responsibilities

Machine cleaner example responsibilities.

Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
Skil in operating hoists for components that weigh more than 35 pounds.
Apply knowledge in determining the condition of parts and equipment after cleaning, including the degree of cleanliness.
Task to maintain cleanliness and decontaminate nuclear equipment and facilities to an acceptable level.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Cleaner example responsibilities.

Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
Remove snow from sidewalks, using snow blowers, and/or snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
Use of various equipment used for methods of cleaning areas in the school such sweepers and snow blowers.
Maintain church building and grounds by handling general maintenance including electrical and plumbing and providing custodial services
Complete weekly order for PPE.
Clean Toyota after trucks build.

Machine cleaner vs cleaner skills

Common machine cleaner skills

Squeegees, 32%
Clean Machines, 19%
GMP, 13%
Production Equipment, 10%
Hoists, 9%
CNC, 9%

Common cleaner skills

Commercial Cleaning, 8%
Building Floors, 8%
Ventilation, 8%
Cleanliness, 7%
Customer Service, 7%
Work Ethic, 6%