Puncher vs hooper

The differences between punchers and hoopers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a puncher and a hooper. Additionally, a puncher has an average salary of $35,011, which is higher than the $34,392 average annual salary of a hooper.

The top three skills for a puncher include punch holes, and . The most important skills for a hooper are embroidery, , and .

Puncher vs hooper overview

	Puncher	Hooper
Yearly salary	$35,011	$34,392
Hourly rate	$16.83	$16.53
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	71	1,428
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 77%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	6

Puncher vs hooper salary

Punchers and hoopers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Puncher	Hooper
Average salary	$35,011	$34,392
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $52,000	Between $25,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between puncher and hooper education

There are a few differences between a puncher and a hooper in terms of educational background:

	Puncher	Hooper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 77%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Accounting	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Puncher vs hooper demographics

Here are the differences between punchers' and hoopers' demographics:

	Puncher	Hooper
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 58.5% Female, 41.5%	Male, 53.2% Female, 46.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.8% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 3.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between puncher and hooper duties and responsibilities

Puncher example responsibilities.

Assist in event billing and service for EMBA, and etc.
Help set up or operate soldering and welding equipment, fabricating machines, etc.
Participate in shop fabrication, operation of breaks, press, sheer, fabrication of mock-ups and jigs.
Load, transport, unload, and furnish an experience craft worker with materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
Clean taps and lines, switch out kegs, and service keg line fobs to ensure the best quality beer pour.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

Hooper example responsibilities.

Hoop clothing onto devices to prepare to go thru machines for embroidery and any other dept.
Assess pediatric patients for developmental delays using screening tool, consult with clinic pediatricians, and evaluate parent or caregiver concerns.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

Puncher vs hooper skills

Common puncher skills

Punch Holes, 100%

Common hooper skills

Embroidery, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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