Machine cleaner vs detailer

The differences between machine cleaners and detailers 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 $29,506 average annual salary of a detailer.

The top three skills for a machine cleaner include squeegees, clean machines and GMP. The most important skills for a detailer are customer vehicles, shampoo carpets, and work ethic.

Machine cleaner vs detailer overview

	Machine Cleaner	Detailer
Yearly salary	$31,150	$29,506
Hourly rate	$14.98	$14.19
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	66,100	6,789
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Machine cleaner vs detailer salary

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

	Machine Cleaner	Detailer
Average salary	$31,150	$29,506
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $38,000	Between $23,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Steel Dynamics
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between machine cleaner and detailer education

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

	Machine Cleaner	Detailer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Machine cleaner vs detailer demographics

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

	Machine Cleaner	Detailer
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 76.0% Female, 24.0%	Male, 85.0% Female, 15.0%
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, 12.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 4.4% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between machine cleaner and detailer 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.

Detailer example responsibilities.

Operate miscellaneous tools, spray guns, industrial vacuums and cleaners.
Dimension and annotate HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and medical gas drawings.
Receive training in fiberglass boat repair -Responsible for maintaining showroom appearance and detailing customer boats
General daily responsibilities include cleaning, detailing and performing general maintenance on client boats locate at marinas.
Detail small compact cars, SUVs, school buses, coach buses, and boats.
Develop strong work ethic and leadership skills.

Machine cleaner vs detailer skills

Common machine cleaner skills

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

Common detailer skills

Customer Vehicles, 17%
Shampoo Carpets, 16%
Work Ethic, 15%
Customer Service, 13%
Cleanliness, 9%
Good Communication, 6%