Pool cleaner vs cleaner

The differences between pool cleaners and cleaners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pool cleaner has an average salary of $32,180, which is higher than the $28,075 average annual salary of a cleaner.

The top three skills for a pool cleaner include swimming pools, customer service and water chemistry. The most important skills for a cleaner are commercial cleaning, building floors, and ventilation.

Pool cleaner vs cleaner overview

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaner
Yearly salary	$32,180	$28,075
Hourly rate	$15.47	$13.50
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	36,953	74,355
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Pool cleaner vs cleaner salary

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

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaner
Average salary	$32,180	$28,075
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $21,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Woburn, MA	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	California	Washington
Best paying company	University of Northern Colorado	Columbia University in the City of New York
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Education

Differences between pool cleaner and cleaner education

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

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pool cleaner vs cleaner demographics

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

	Pool Cleaner	Cleaner
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 49.7% Female, 50.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 53.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	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 pool cleaner and cleaner duties and responsibilities

Pool cleaner example responsibilities.

Manage storefront, run inventory, record new accounts, perform sales, reception, and register duties.
Replace pool liners, pvc pipe, and pumps.
Check, repair, and replace skimmers, gas pipes, and heaters as needed
Communicate with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
Filter cleaning, pool repair, changing light, painting, plaster, check chemicals in water, caulking coping

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.

Pool cleaner vs cleaner skills

Common pool cleaner skills

Swimming Pools, 20%
Customer Service, 16%
Water Chemistry, 16%
Pool Equipment, 15%
Sponges, 14%
Routine Maintenance, 6%

Common cleaner skills

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

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