Apprentice pipefitter vs apprentice

The differences between apprentices pipefitter and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an apprentice pipefitter has an average salary of $42,906, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for an apprentice pipefitter include hand tools, direct supervision and work ethic. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Apprentice pipefitter vs apprentice overview

	Apprentice Pipefitter	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$42,906	$37,107
Hourly rate	$20.63	$17.84
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	6,570	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	12

Apprentice pipefitter vs apprentice salary

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

	Apprentice Pipefitter	Apprentice
Average salary	$42,906	$37,107
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	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 pipefitter and apprentice education

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

	Apprentice Pipefitter	Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Apprentice pipefitter vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between apprentices pipefitter' and apprentices' demographics:

	Apprentice Pipefitter	Apprentice
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 1.9% White, 65.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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	2%	3%

Differences between apprentice pipefitter and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Apprentice pipefitter example responsibilities.

Work on carbon steel, cast iron, PVC, and copper lines.
Operate equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinder, beveling machines and round-up clamps
Bond PVC using glue and primer.
Fit and weld industrial grade HVAC pipe.
Install new heating components with soldering and brazing connections all throughout the building.
Install strainers, regulators, traps, pumps, insulation, valves, etc.

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 pipefitter vs apprentice skills

Common apprentice pipefitter skills

Hand Tools, 17%
Direct Supervision, 12%
Work Ethic, 10%
Hot Water, 10%
Water Systems, 8%
Processing Systems, 7%

Common apprentice skills

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