Construction worker vs demolition worker

The differences between construction workers and demolition workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a demolition worker has an average salary of $32,985, which is higher than the $31,842 average annual salary of a construction worker.

The top three skills for a construction worker include roofing, safety rules and sheetrock. The most important skills for a demolition worker are demolition, hazardous materials, and safety codes.

Construction worker vs demolition worker overview

	Construction Worker	Demolition Worker
Yearly salary	$31,842	$32,985
Hourly rate	$15.31	$15.86
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	53,067	33,532
Job satisfaction	4.33	4.5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	-	-

Construction worker vs demolition worker salary

Construction workers and demolition workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Construction Worker	Demolition Worker
Average salary	$31,842	$32,985
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $43,000	Between $22,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	CDM Smith	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between construction worker and demolition worker education

There are a few differences between a construction worker and a demolition worker in terms of educational background:

	Construction Worker	Demolition Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Construction worker vs demolition worker demographics

Here are the differences between construction workers' and demolition workers' demographics:

	Construction Worker	Demolition Worker
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% Asian, 2.5% White, 50.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between construction worker and demolition worker duties and responsibilities

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

Demolition worker example responsibilities.

Skil at operating jackhammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, surveying and measuring equipment.
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment.
Tear down mold Sheetrock, mold ceilings, and cabinets
Set up and operate equipment such as hoists, jackhammers, or drills, in order to bore charge holes.
Destroy and take apart buildings by operating wrecking balls and other machines using hand, sledgehammers, axes, or shovels.
Work at different kinds of construction as a laborer, carpenter, electrician, plumber, HVAC, and, superintendent.

Construction worker vs demolition worker skills

Common construction worker skills

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

Common demolition worker skills

Demolition, 43%
Hazardous Materials, 9%
Safety Codes, 5%
Asbestos, 4%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Physical Labor, 3%

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