Electrical contractor vs crew leader

The differences between electrical contractors and crew leaders 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 contractor, becoming a crew leader takes usually requires More than 10 years. Additionally, an electrical contractor has an average salary of $66,405, which is higher than the $37,983 average annual salary of a crew leader.

The top three skills for an electrical contractor include electrical conduit, electrical systems and transformers. The most important skills for a crew leader are CDL, safety procedures, and CPR.

Electrical contractor vs crew leader overview

	Electrical Contractor	Crew Leader
Yearly salary	$66,405	$37,983
Hourly rate	$31.93	$18.26
Growth rate	-	18%
Number of jobs	46,437	124,681
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	50	46
Years of experience	10	-

Electrical contractor vs crew leader salary

Electrical contractors and crew leaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electrical Contractor	Crew Leader
Average salary	$66,405	$37,983
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $92,000	Between $27,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Concord, NH
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Regional Medical Center- Orangeburg
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between electrical contractor and crew leader education

There are a few differences between an electrical contractor and a crew leader in terms of educational background:

	Electrical Contractor	Crew Leader
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Electrical contractor vs crew leader demographics

Here are the differences between electrical contractors' and crew leaders' demographics:

	Electrical Contractor	Crew Leader
Average age	50	46
Gender ratio	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%
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, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 1.5% White, 66.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	2%

Differences between electrical contractor and crew leader duties and responsibilities

Electrical contractor example responsibilities.

Coordinate different activity PMs and corrective work orders for HVAC and refrigeration group.
Wire transformers boxes, GFI's, internal and external lighting and emergency fire alarms.
Install and repair electrical wiring and HVAC systems in new and existing residential homes and commercial businesses.
Supply parts, tools, and labor for the job and ensure adherence with the NEC codes and requirements.
Commercial/Residential-Pul MC cable, run EMT/PVC, install fixtures/devices
Maintain dc and ac drives and induction heating equipment and furnaces.

Crew leader example responsibilities.

Manage 3-6 mow crews that vary from 2-6 on a crew.
Manage crews for mowing residents and businesses
Use hand tools such as clippers, shovels, racks, pruning saws, bush trimmers, and hedge trimmers.
Complete safety training programs first aid, OSHA and CPR.
Instruct teenage youth how to safely use basic hand tools such as weed eaters, shovels, and rakes.
Strengthen performance ratings and customer satisfaction by collaborating with leadership to gather information need to accurately execute assign projects.

Electrical contractor vs crew leader skills

Common electrical contractor skills

Electrical Conduit, 12%
Electrical Systems, 6%
Transformers, 6%
Safety Codes, 5%
General Contractors, 4%
Payroll, 4%

Common crew leader skills

CDL, 12%
Safety Procedures, 10%
CPR, 10%
Cleanliness, 9%
Customer Service, 7%
OSHA, 6%