Electrical apprentice vs wireman

The differences between electrical apprentices and wiremen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 8-10 years to become an electrical apprentice, becoming a wireman takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, an electrical apprentice has an average salary of $37,081, which is higher than the $31,807 average annual salary of a wireman.

The top three skills for an electrical apprentice include run conduit, hand tools and electrical systems. The most important skills for a wireman are hand tools, work ethic, and electrical conduit.

Electrical apprentice vs wireman overview

	Electrical Apprentice	Wireman
Yearly salary	$37,081	$31,807
Hourly rate	$17.83	$15.29
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	39,967	9,172
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	50	42
Years of experience	10	12

Electrical apprentice vs wireman salary

Electrical apprentices and wiremen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electrical Apprentice	Wireman
Average salary	$37,081	$31,807
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $50,000	Between $25,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Springfield, MA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Mortenson	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between electrical apprentice and wireman education

There are a few differences between an electrical apprentice and a wireman in terms of educational background:

	Electrical Apprentice	Wireman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Electrical apprentice vs wireman demographics

Here are the differences between electrical apprentices' and wiremen' demographics:

	Electrical Apprentice	Wireman
Average age	50	42
Gender ratio	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.6% Asian, 2.2% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	3%

Differences between electrical apprentice and wireman duties and responsibilities

Electrical apprentice example responsibilities.

Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
Assure all work perform meets with all NEC, federal, state, county, local codes and contract documents.
Install the following: MC, EMT, lights, outlets, circuit breaker panels, transformers, smart relay panels.
Install electric parts in ambulances.
Install and run electrical wiring.
Work with all electrical and hardware within ambulances.

Wireman example responsibilities.

Programme and manage CISCO VOIP telephone systems as well as coordinated site installation that provide an organize work space.
Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
Install and maintain control equipment, power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, equipment, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
Work in teams to troubleshoot various electrical problems.
Manufacture transfer switches and circuit breakers filling weekly customer orders.
Assemble rod pump controls from drawings, such as VFD's.

Electrical apprentice vs wireman skills

Common electrical apprentice skills

RUN Conduit, 21%
Hand Tools, 10%
Electrical Systems, 7%
Switches, 6%
Receptacles, 6%
EMT, 5%

Common wireman skills

Hand Tools, 21%
Work Ethic, 12%
Electrical Conduit, 6%
Switches, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%
Transformers, 4%