Window cleaner vs custodian worker

The differences between window cleaners and custodian workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a window cleaner has an average salary of $29,697, which is higher than the $28,309 average annual salary of a custodian worker.

The top three skills for a window cleaner include ladders, clean windows and safety procedures. The most important skills for a custodian worker are wax floors, cleanliness, and scrubbers.

Window cleaner vs custodian worker overview

	Window Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Yearly salary	$29,697	$28,309
Hourly rate	$14.28	$13.61
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	40,491	102,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Window cleaner vs custodian worker salary

Window cleaners and custodian workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Window Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average salary	$29,697	$28,309
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $38,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Burien, WA	Schenectady, NY
Highest paying state	Washington	New York
Best paying company	Janus Henderson U.S.	Idyllwild Arts
Best paying industry	Construction	Hospitality

Differences between window cleaner and custodian worker education

There are a few differences between a window cleaner and a custodian worker in terms of educational background:

	Window Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Window cleaner vs custodian worker demographics

Here are the differences between window cleaners' and custodian workers' demographics:

	Window Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.2% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between window cleaner and custodian worker duties and responsibilities

Window cleaner example responsibilities.

Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
Used tools such as scrubbers, squeegees, scrapers, extension poles, adjustable pole angles.
Use tools such as shovels, pick axes, jackhammer.
Scrape black caulking off the windows.
Clean building windows using squeegees and/or wands.
Handle maintenance work; caulking, remolding and framework.

Custodian worker example responsibilities.

Operate auto scrubbers, vacuums, and wet/dry extractors to mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Inspect assigned work locations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Clean and disinfect lavatory areas including sinks, urinals and toilets using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Window cleaner vs custodian worker skills

Common window cleaner skills

Ladders, 23%
Clean Windows, 10%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Exterior Windows, 5%
Commercial Cleaning, 5%

Common custodian worker skills

WAX Floors, 15%
Cleanliness, 11%
Scrubbers, 8%
Window Sills, 6%
Class Rooms, 6%
Taking Care, 5%

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