Wet-end helper vs outside machinist helper

The differences between wet-end helpers and outside machinist helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a wet-end helper and an outside machinist helper. Additionally, an outside machinist helper has an average salary of $37,589, which is higher than the $32,468 average annual salary of a wet-end helper.

Wet-end helper vs outside machinist helper overview

	Wet-End Helper	Outside Machinist Helper
Yearly salary	$32,468	$37,589
Hourly rate	$15.61	$18.07
Growth rate	4%	1%
Number of jobs	26,260	36,767
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	4	4

Wet-end helper vs outside machinist helper salary

Wet-end helpers and outside machinist helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wet-End Helper	Outside Machinist Helper
Average salary	$32,468	$37,589
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $44,000	Between $28,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between wet-end helper and outside machinist helper education

There are a few differences between a wet-end helper and an outside machinist helper in terms of educational background:

	Wet-End Helper	Outside Machinist Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wet-end helper vs outside machinist helper demographics

Here are the differences between wet-end helpers' and outside machinist helpers' demographics:

	Wet-End Helper	Outside Machinist Helper
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 57.0% Female, 43.0%	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 4.5% White, 62.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 4.2% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between wet-end helper and outside machinist helper duties and responsibilities

Wet-end helper example responsibilities.

Pick up trash when need, and load groceries into carts as a cashier helper.
Assist customers with loading their groceries into their cars, as well as push carts into their correct settings.
Assist lead technician in removal and replacement of non-operational furnaces and air conditioning units.
Start off as a helper doing tile and demo work on remodels and new constructions, and am now an installer.

Outside machinist helper example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Install humidifiers into systems and connect water drains and pipes.

Wet-end helper vs outside machinist helper skills

Common wet-end helper skills

Customer Service, 64%
Front End, 36%

Common outside machinist helper skills

Wet-End Helper vs. similar jobs

Wet-End Helper related careers

Wet-End Helper related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Industry
Wet-End Helper
Wet-End Helper vs Outside Machinist Helper

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse installation, maintenance and repair jobs