Awning installer vs construction worker

The differences between awning installers and construction workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an awning installer has an average salary of $36,994, which is higher than the $31,842 average annual salary of a construction worker.

The top three skills for an awning installer include ladders, canvas and hand tools. The most important skills for a construction worker are roofing, safety rules, and sheetrock.

Awning installer vs construction worker overview

	Awning Installer	Construction Worker
Yearly salary	$36,994	$31,842
Hourly rate	$17.79	$15.31
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	15,057	53,067
Job satisfaction	-	4.33
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	-	-

Awning installer vs construction worker salary

Awning installers and construction workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Awning Installer	Construction Worker
Average salary	$36,994	$31,842
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $52,000	Between $23,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	CDM Smith
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between awning installer and construction worker education

There are a few differences between an awning installer and a construction worker in terms of educational background:

	Awning Installer	Construction Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Awning installer vs construction worker demographics

Here are the differences between awning installers' and construction workers' demographics:

	Awning Installer	Construction Worker
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 99.3% Female, 0.7%	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 27.0% Asian, 2.3% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 27.7% Asian, 2.8% White, 52.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between awning installer and construction worker duties and responsibilities

Awning installer example responsibilities.

Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
Used and maintain a variety of tools including basic hand tools, drills, saws, ladders, jackhammers etc.
Install aluminum awnings in fall.
Cut the aluminum legs then slide it into place.
Sew canvas fabric according to measure dimensions, and apply lettering as specified.
Install canvas awnings residential and commercial

Construction worker example responsibilities.

Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Operate cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
Operate the recycle baler machine.
Require PPE / OSHA requirements and respirator tests perform.
General cleaning responsibilities; run cash register and greet customers.
Assist in all phases of construction, demo, and remodeling on an apprentice basis

Awning installer vs construction worker skills

Common awning installer skills

Ladders, 46%
Canvas, 34%
Hand Tools, 20%

Common construction worker skills

Roofing, 17%
Safety Rules, 12%
Sheetrock, 5%
Tape Measure, 4%
Equipment Operators, 4%
Masonry, 4%