Apprentice pattern maker vs apprentice

The differences between apprentices pattern maker and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become an apprentice pattern maker, becoming an apprentice takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, an apprentice pattern maker has an average salary of $53,538, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for an apprentice pattern maker include drill presses, and . The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Apprentice pattern maker vs apprentice overview

	Apprentice Pattern Maker	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$53,538	$37,107
Hourly rate	$25.74	$17.84
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	12,738	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	6	12

Apprentice pattern maker vs apprentice salary

Apprentices pattern maker and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Apprentice Pattern Maker	Apprentice
Average salary	$53,538	$37,107
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $84,000	Between $26,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Worcester, MA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mid-South Management
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between apprentice pattern maker and apprentice education

There are a few differences between an apprentice pattern maker and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Apprentice Pattern Maker	Apprentice
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Apprentice pattern maker vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between apprentices pattern maker' and apprentices' demographics:

	Apprentice Pattern Maker	Apprentice
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 92.1% Female, 7.9%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Asian, 2.3% White, 80.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between apprentice pattern maker and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Apprentice pattern maker example responsibilities.

Manage team processes and production of costumes with other pattern makers and technical designers to ensure deadlines are meet.
Duplicate vintage apparel and adapt patterns for modern construction techniques, whilst maintaining integrity of original designs.
Duplicate vintage apparel and adapt patterns for modern construction techniques, whilst maintaining integrity of original designs.

Apprentice example responsibilities.

Perform services include but not limit to plumbing, roofing, siding, painting, tiling, and electrical work.
Replace asphalt shingles, and other cold application roofs, and built-up roofs and apply caulking materials and membrane waterproofing.
Experience with EPDM & TPO single-ply membrane, fully adhere and mechanically fasten.
Assist journeyman with bending pipe (EMT, PVC & rigid), pulling and installing wire, and terminating panels
Locate and repair leaks in asphalt, asbestos, and slate shingles, tile and built-up roofs and single-ply membranes.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, conduit systems, fixtures, wall sockets, plugs and switches.

Apprentice pattern maker vs apprentice skills

Common apprentice pattern maker skills

Drill Presses, 100%

Common apprentice skills

PET, 43%
Customer Service, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Apprenticeship, 4%
Safety Procedures, 3%
CPR, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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