Carpentry foreman vs project supervisor

The differences between carpentry foremen and project supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both a carpentry foreman and a project supervisor. Additionally, a carpentry foreman has an average salary of $53,798, which is higher than the $53,609 average annual salary of a project supervisor.

The top three skills for a carpentry foreman include door installation, drywall installation and drill press. The most important skills for a project supervisor are project management, customer service, and safety standards.

Carpentry foreman vs project supervisor overview

	Carpentry Foreman	Project Supervisor
Yearly salary	$53,798	$53,609
Hourly rate	$25.86	$25.77
Growth rate	2%	8%
Number of jobs	9,407	20,450
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Carpentry foreman vs project supervisor salary

Carpentry foremen and project supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Carpentry Foreman	Project Supervisor
Average salary	$53,798	$53,609
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $72,000	Between $29,000 And $97,000
Highest paying City	-	Union City, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Pacific Gas and Electric
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between carpentry foreman and project supervisor education

There are a few differences between a carpentry foreman and a project supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Carpentry Foreman	Project Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Carpentry foreman vs project supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between carpentry foremen' and project supervisors' demographics:

	Carpentry Foreman	Project Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between carpentry foreman and project supervisor duties and responsibilities

Carpentry foreman example responsibilities.

Coordinate and accomplish successful meetings and inspections with OSHA officials to ensure construction sites are operating according to government codes.
Deliver optimal operational efficiency and workforce productivity by leading maintenance efforts for all onsite equipment and vehicles for consistent performance.
Install kitchen cabinets, counter tops, backsplash, tiling and flooring.
Install wood flooring, bathroom renovation, tiling, glass and metal work.
Work with owner to facilitate multi-floor addition and retrofit of existing areas.

Project supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage paving of asphalt for road reconstruction and estimate cost base on gather quantities of daily progress.
Manage and supervise residential remodel and new construction projects.
Maintain all accounting and payroll for small business and manage all small business operations including marketing.
Install cabling, copper, fiber, test, in accordance with NEC TIA/EIA NIST standards.
weed eating blowing mowing hedge trimming mulching property maintenance garden work etc ...
Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.

Carpentry foreman vs project supervisor skills

Common carpentry foreman skills

Door Installation, 19%
Drywall Installation, 17%
Drill Press, 13%
Construction Projects, 12%
General Contractors, 9%
Project Layout, 8%

Common project supervisor skills

Project Management, 13%
Customer Service, 12%
Safety Standards, 8%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Fire Protection, 6%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%