Bricklayer vs builder

The differences between bricklayers and builders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a bricklayer, becoming a builder takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a bricklayer has an average salary of $50,539, which is higher than the $33,117 average annual salary of a builder.

The top three skills for a bricklayer include caulking, trowels and safety regulations. The most important skills for a builder are work ethic, safety rules, and construction sites.

Bricklayer vs builder overview

	Bricklayer	Builder
Yearly salary	$50,539	$33,117
Hourly rate	$24.30	$15.92
Growth rate	-2%	2%
Number of jobs	13,839	4,074
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	4	12

Bricklayer vs builder salary

Bricklayers and builders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bricklayer	Builder
Average salary	$50,539	$33,117
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $74,000	Between $24,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Saint Paul, MN	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Washington
Best paying company	Mid-Continental Restoration	Google
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between bricklayer and builder education

There are a few differences between a bricklayer and a builder in terms of educational background:

	Bricklayer	Builder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Masonry	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bricklayer vs builder demographics

Here are the differences between bricklayers' and builders' demographics:

	Bricklayer	Builder
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.1% Female, 2.9%	Male, 79.1% Female, 20.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 1.8% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.7% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	1%	2%

Differences between bricklayer and builder duties and responsibilities

Bricklayer example responsibilities.

Manage and run small crew to complete jobs.
Conduct safety meeting and fill out JSA ` s.
Extend knowledge in shooting gunite and shotcrete.
Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to building.
Train in and perform all aspects of masonry including setup, materials preparation and block laying.
Assist bricklayers with materials, make mortar, stock bricks, erect scaffolding, and operate heavy machinery.

Builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Manage the office for a small business; invoicing, accounts receivable, accounting, taxes, payroll, etc.
Operate a variety of tools, including power saws, planers, jointers, routers, and pneumatic equipment.
Boat builder Mig and tig welder
Replace broken pieces of the chep pallets
Preform aluminum spray transfer and Tig welding.

Bricklayer vs builder skills

Common bricklayer skills

Caulking, 34%
Trowels, 25%
Safety Regulations, 10%
Construction Projects, 8%
Bricklaying, 5%
Reference Points, 3%

Common builder skills

Work Ethic, 21%
Safety Rules, 11%
Construction Sites, 10%
Windows, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%
Construction Process, 4%