Pool table operator vs desk attendant

The differences between pool table operators and desk attendants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pool table operator has an average salary of $25,722, which is higher than the $24,747 average annual salary of a desk attendant.

The top three skills for a pool table operator include CPR, plumbing and water chemistry. The most important skills for a desk attendant are front desk, customer service, and cash control.

Pool table operator vs desk attendant overview

	Pool Table Operator	Desk Attendant
Yearly salary	$25,722	$24,747
Hourly rate	$12.37	$11.90
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	29,681	119,555
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Pool table operator vs desk attendant salary

Pool table operators and desk attendants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pool Table Operator	Desk Attendant
Average salary	$25,722	$24,747
Salary range	Between $16,000 And $41,000	Between $18,000 And $33,000
Highest paying City	-	Alameda, CA
Highest paying state	-	Maine
Best paying company	-	Mayo Clinic
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between pool table operator and desk attendant education

There are a few differences between a pool table operator and a desk attendant in terms of educational background:

	Pool Table Operator	Desk Attendant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	-	-

Pool table operator vs desk attendant demographics

Here are the differences between pool table operators' and desk attendants' demographics:

	Pool Table Operator	Desk Attendant
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 69.2% Female, 30.8%	Male, 40.3% Female, 59.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.8% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 6.6% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between pool table operator and desk attendant duties and responsibilities

Pool table operator example responsibilities.

Maintain safe and cleanly environment on deck and in water, perform first-aid, CPR, provide lifesaving assistance when necessary.
Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Maintain attentiveness to environment in the pool facility to ensure guest enjoyment.

Desk attendant example responsibilities.

Grind maintenance, snow removal and mowing.
Assist on special projects consisting of transferring reservations to new internal booking system and balancing advance deposits
Perform lifeguard duties, such as water rescues and administers first aid as necessary.
Help to maintain office organization and functionality

Pool table operator vs desk attendant skills

Common pool table operator skills

CPR, 17%
Plumbing, 14%
Water Chemistry, 10%
Safety Rules, 10%
Emergency Situations, 7%
Swimming Pools, 6%

Common desk attendant skills

Front Desk, 17%
Customer Service, 17%
Cash Control, 14%
CPR, 11%
Residential Life, 9%
Security Cameras, 3%