Scanner vs stripper

The differences between scanners and strippers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a scanner and a stripper. Additionally, a stripper has an average salary of $36,091, which is higher than the $29,178 average annual salary of a scanner.

The top three skills for a scanner include RF, computer system and input data. The most important skills for a stripper are safety procedures, RAN, and platemaking.

Scanner vs stripper overview

	Scanner	Stripper
Yearly salary	$29,178	$36,091
Hourly rate	$14.03	$17.35
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	12,763	424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Scanner vs stripper salary

Scanners and strippers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scanner	Stripper
Average salary	$29,178	$36,091
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $36,000	Between $27,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Union City, CA	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	American Woodmark	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between scanner and stripper education

There are a few differences between a scanner and a stripper in terms of educational background:

	Scanner	Stripper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Scanner vs stripper demographics

Here are the differences between scanners' and strippers' demographics:

	Scanner	Stripper
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 35.2% Female, 64.8%	Male, 77.4% Female, 22.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 7.1% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between scanner and stripper duties and responsibilities

Scanner example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Scan all documents receive from prepping department according to client specifications using IBML and/ Kodak i600 series scanner.
Scan EHR and paper offices.
Maintain (HIPPA) privacy and security rules.
Scan groceries at a fast pace and safely manner.
Scan and load packages on and off FedEx trucks.

Stripper example responsibilities.

Create various layouts and designs for news print and Kroger flyers.
Operate machinery such as stitching, bubble wrapping, and sealing.
Stack lumber with forklift and deliver, carry, and place sheet rock and roof shingles into homes.
Create various layouts and designs for news print and Kroger flyers.

Scanner vs stripper skills

Common scanner skills

RF, 28%
Computer System, 12%
Input Data, 9%
Pallet Jack, 7%
Scan Product, 6%
Patient Charts, 5%

Common stripper skills

Safety Procedures, 65%
RAN, 21%
Platemaking, 14%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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