Summer worker vs youth worker

The differences between summer workers and youth workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a summer worker and a youth worker. Additionally, a youth worker has an average salary of $32,242, which is higher than the $31,419 average annual salary of a summer worker.

The top three skills for a summer worker include GRASS, mowing and safety procedures. The most important skills for a youth worker are direct supervision, CPR, and crisis intervention.

Summer worker vs youth worker overview

	Summer Worker	Youth Worker
Yearly salary	$31,419	$32,242
Hourly rate	$15.11	$15.50
Growth rate	10%	9%
Number of jobs	28,027	87,360
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Summer worker vs youth worker salary

Summer workers and youth workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Summer Worker	Youth Worker
Average salary	$31,419	$32,242
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $41,000	Between $25,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Portland, OR	Freehold, NJ
Highest paying state	Alaska	New Jersey
Best paying company	CHI - Cultural Homestay International	Salt Lake County
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Education

Differences between summer worker and youth worker education

There are a few differences between a summer worker and a youth worker in terms of educational background:

	Summer Worker	Youth Worker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	Stanford University	SUNY at Albany

Summer worker vs youth worker demographics

Here are the differences between summer workers' and youth workers' demographics:

	Summer Worker	Youth Worker
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 59.4% Female, 40.6%	Male, 42.6% Female, 57.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Asian, 5.6% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	10%

Differences between summer worker and youth worker duties and responsibilities

Summer worker example responsibilities.

Manage camp check-ins by assembling and assigning check-in teams, and helping implement opening day camp check-ins.
Arrange and assist files for parent sign in sheets and child allergies.
Lead devotions, bible time, worship time, and small group activities.
Assemble press clippings, using Photoshop techniques, for clients when feature in publications.
Complete extensive training on sexual harassment, CPR, safe-play, and interventionism with children in crisis.
Assist customers, answer telephones, run errands for the office, and file files alphabetically when need.

Youth worker example responsibilities.

Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent compliance.
Certify in CPR, and basic first aid.
Demonstrate patience, compassion, and understanding while helping with homework.
Stay current with require safety certifications including CPR, first aid, and fire protection.
Conduct research, create newsletters and PowerPoint presentations.
Provide supervision and supportive rehabilitation for detain youths in a maximum security prison.

Summer worker vs youth worker skills

Common summer worker skills

GRASS, 23%
Mowing, 13%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Grounds Maintenance, 10%
Manual Labor, 7%
Front Desk, 5%

Common youth worker skills

Direct Supervision, 12%
CPR, 11%
Crisis Intervention, 10%
at-Risk Youth, 8%
Youth Development, 6%
Role Model, 5%