Tank washer vs truck washer

The differences between tank washers and truck washers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tank washer has an average salary of $34,285, which is higher than the $33,468 average annual salary of a truck washer.

The top three skills for a tank washer include safety procedures, space entry and tank wash. The most important skills for a truck washer are minor maintenance, DOT, and light maintenance.

Tank washer vs truck washer overview

	Tank Washer	Truck Washer
Yearly salary	$34,285	$33,468
Hourly rate	$16.48	$16.09
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,522	68,874
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Tank washer vs truck washer salary

Tank washers and truck washers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tank Washer	Truck Washer
Average salary	$34,285	$33,468
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $45,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Cargill
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between tank washer and truck washer education

There are a few differences between a tank washer and a truck washer in terms of educational background:

	Tank Washer	Truck Washer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Tank washer vs truck washer demographics

Here are the differences between tank washers' and truck washers' demographics:

	Tank Washer	Truck Washer
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 4.5% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tank washer and truck washer duties and responsibilities

Tank washer example responsibilities.

Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
Assist with the CBW {tunnel wash} and the tumbler {large dryer}.

Truck washer example responsibilities.

Wash with a coat of acid, pressure washing soap, brushing front facing surfaces, then a pressure rinse.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and floor adhering to sanitation regulations.
Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.

Tank washer vs truck washer skills

Common tank washer skills

Safety Procedures, 17%
Space Entry, 11%
Tank Wash, 7%
CIP, 5%
Power Washers, 5%
Diesel Trucks, 5%

Common truck washer skills

Minor Maintenance, 68%
DOT, 12%
Light Maintenance, 3%
Tractor Trailer, 2%
Fleet Vehicles, 2%
General Maintenance, 2%