Spreader vs sprayer

The differences between spreaders and sprayers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a spreader has an average salary of $37,376, which is higher than the $32,670 average annual salary of a sprayer.

The top three skills for a spreader include basic math, assembly line and RAN. The most important skills for a sprayer are safety procedures, coats, and safety rules.

Spreader vs sprayer overview

	Spreader	Sprayer
Yearly salary	$37,376	$32,670
Hourly rate	$17.97	$15.71
Growth rate	5%	2%
Number of jobs	1,210	211
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	42
Years of experience	-	4

Spreader vs sprayer salary

Spreaders and sprayers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spreader	Sprayer
Average salary	$37,376	$32,670
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $50,000	Between $22,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Clinton, MI
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	MasterBrand Cabinets
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between spreader and sprayer education

There are a few differences between a spreader and a sprayer in terms of educational background:

	Spreader	Sprayer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spreader vs sprayer demographics

Here are the differences between spreaders' and sprayers' demographics:

	Spreader	Sprayer
Average age	43	42
Gender ratio	Male, 73.7% Female, 26.3%	Male, 84.5% Female, 15.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.1% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 3.3% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between spreader and sprayer duties and responsibilities

Spreader example responsibilities.

Used chainsaws, pole saws, pruners, climbing ropes and climbing saddles to properly trim trees to designate distance.
Repair plumbing relate items operate equipment for demolition and sewer and water repairs and installs
Work together as a four-man team manually making plywood, pull green chain.

Sprayer example responsibilities.

Assist floor production for MRI shielding that would include door, window, panel and all metal/stainless steel production.
Train in a variety of PPE environments.
Inspect hot forge parts once run through entire process.
Spray on both BLM and land owners' property.
Fast pace production environment where a daily standard of parts run per day.
Clean contaminate equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.

Spreader vs sprayer skills

Common spreader skills

Basic Math, 58%
Assembly Line, 11%
RAN, 9%
Machine Operators, 9%
Rakes, 5%
Blowers, 4%

Common sprayer skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
Coats, 11%
Safety Rules, 10%
PPE, 8%
Customer Specifications, 8%
Office Furniture, 6%