Recycling manager vs service manager

The differences between recycling managers and service managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a recycling manager and a service manager. Additionally, a service manager has an average salary of $74,009, which is higher than the $53,049 average annual salary of a recycling manager.

The top three skills for a recycling manager include operational procedures, safety training and waste management. The most important skills for a service manager are POS, performance reviews, and cash handling.

Recycling manager vs service manager overview

	Recycling Manager	Service Manager
Yearly salary	$53,049	$74,009
Hourly rate	$25.50	$35.58
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	157,523	341,785
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Recycling manager vs service manager salary

Recycling managers and service managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Recycling Manager	Service Manager
Average salary	$53,049	$74,009
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $91,000	Between $47,000 And $116,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Latham & Watkins
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between recycling manager and service manager education

There are a few differences between a recycling manager and a service manager in terms of educational background:

	Recycling Manager	Service Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Recycling manager vs service manager demographics

Here are the differences between recycling managers' and service managers' demographics:

	Recycling Manager	Service Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.6% Female, 19.4%	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.3% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between recycling manager and service manager duties and responsibilities

Recycling manager example responsibilities.

Manage web development and rebranding initiative.
Develop CRV department to meet state regulations.
Train employees in correct and efficient CRV purchasing.
Expand CID's facility to process over 1,500,000 tons of contaminate soils.
Aid in creation of state-by-state EPA document, outlining classification of various solder byproducts as reference tool for customers.
Initiate the university's first residence-base composting program.

Service manager example responsibilities.

Manage compliance with all safety requirements to meet OSHA regulations.
Manage a staff of eight employees and maintain oversight of all departments and staff.
Utilize ADP software to prepare contract estimates, manage client and vehicle records, and time management.
Lead and consult in several projects which lead to the justification and approval of new ERP platform implementation.
Supervise employees and operations as well as coordinating third party vendors, manage logistics, operate and maintain all equipment.
Coordinate with training department to achieve and maintain the necessary skills within the region to achieve operating goals and KPIs.

Recycling manager vs service manager skills

Common recycling manager skills

Operational Procedures, 19%
Safety Training, 18%
Waste Management, 18%
Composting, 14%
Recycle Program, 11%
Environmental Compliance, 10%

Common service manager skills

POS, 12%
Performance Reviews, 8%
Cash Handling, 8%
Food Handling, 7%
Cleanliness, 5%
Project Management, 5%