Truck washer vs hydroblaster

The differences between truck washers and hydroblasters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a hydroblaster has an average salary of $35,822, which is higher than the $33,468 average annual salary of a truck washer.

The top three skills for a truck washer include minor maintenance, DOT and light maintenance. The most important skills for a hydroblaster are safety procedures, industrial cleaning, and hydro blasting.

Truck washer vs hydroblaster overview

	Truck Washer	Hydroblaster
Yearly salary	$33,468	$35,822
Hourly rate	$16.09	$17.22
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	68,874	485
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Truck washer vs hydroblaster salary

Truck washers and hydroblasters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Truck Washer	Hydroblaster
Average salary	$33,468	$35,822
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $24,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Cargill	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between truck washer and hydroblaster education

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

	Truck Washer	Hydroblaster
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Truck washer vs hydroblaster demographics

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

	Truck Washer	Hydroblaster
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 17.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 4.8% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between truck washer and hydroblaster duties and responsibilities

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.

Hydroblaster example responsibilities.

Blast rail freight cars with steel grit to achieve require blast profile per paint specifications or customer's request.
Control power generating equipment, adhere to all safety rules, and wear given PPE, regulate equipment.
Plant shutdowns, wear and use correct PPE
Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and floor adhering to sanitation regulations.
Operate and wash equipment such as skid steers, farm tractors, mowers, excavators, and others in safe manner.

Truck washer vs hydroblaster skills

Common truck washer skills

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

Common hydroblaster skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Industrial Cleaning, 18%
Hydro Blasting, 9%
TWIC, 4%
VAC Truck, 4%
Rig, 4%