Blacksmith apprentice vs tool dresser

The differences between blacksmith apprentices and tool dressers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tool dresser has an average salary of $52,551, which is higher than the $35,150 average annual salary of a blacksmith apprentice.

The top three skills for a blacksmith apprentice include MIG, jigs and . The most important skills for a tool dresser are rig, , and .

Blacksmith apprentice vs tool dresser overview

	Blacksmith Apprentice	Tool Dresser
Yearly salary	$35,150	$52,551
Hourly rate	$16.90	$25.26
Growth rate	2%	-5%
Number of jobs	5,782	41,725
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Blacksmith apprentice vs tool dresser salary

Blacksmith apprentices and tool dressers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Blacksmith Apprentice	Tool Dresser
Average salary	$35,150	$52,551
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $44,000	Between $24,000 And $111,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between blacksmith apprentice and tool dresser education

There are a few differences between a blacksmith apprentice and a tool dresser in terms of educational background:

	Blacksmith Apprentice	Tool Dresser
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Blacksmith apprentice vs tool dresser demographics

Here are the differences between blacksmith apprentices' and tool dressers' demographics:

	Blacksmith Apprentice	Tool Dresser
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 10.2% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between blacksmith apprentice and tool dresser duties and responsibilities

Blacksmith apprentice example responsibilities.

Manage and run production parts through the brake.
Design and fabricate products, weld, make jigs, general maintenance, and order material.
Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
Remove and install custom size vinyl replacement windows for residential homes and commercial

Tool dresser example responsibilities.

Perform various customer service duties under strict deadlines, including assisting performers with costumes, quick changes, and backstage ;.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.

Blacksmith apprentice vs tool dresser skills

Common blacksmith apprentice skills

MIG, 58%
Jigs, 42%

Common tool dresser skills

Rig, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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