Electrical contractor vs journeyman

The differences between electrical contractors and journeymen 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 journeyman takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an electrical contractor has an average salary of $66,405, which is higher than the $57,682 average annual salary of a journeyman.

The top three skills for an electrical contractor include electrical conduit, electrical systems and transformers. The most important skills for a journeyman are hand tools, work ethic, and HVAC.

Electrical contractor vs journeyman overview

	Electrical Contractor	Journeyman
Yearly salary	$66,405	$57,682
Hourly rate	$31.93	$27.73
Growth rate	-	2%
Number of jobs	46,437	13,953
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	50	42
Years of experience	10	4

Electrical contractor vs journeyman salary

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

	Electrical Contractor	Journeyman
Average salary	$66,405	$57,682
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $92,000	Between $39,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	CVR Energy
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between electrical contractor and journeyman education

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

	Electrical Contractor	Journeyman
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Electrical contractor vs journeyman demographics

Here are the differences between electrical contractors' and journeymen' demographics:

	Electrical Contractor	Journeyman
Average age	50	42
Gender ratio	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
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, 7.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	2%

Differences between electrical contractor and journeyman 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.

Journeyman example responsibilities.

Manage 22 active duty hydraulic technicians in support of 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10A aircraft.
Serve as the hoisting specialist for critical glass lifts in order to achieve proper install while mitigating any risk for loss.
Implement and manage training program for incoming and/or replacement facility managers enhancing overall knowledge of CE maintenance and repair operations.
Install EMT to rigid including PVC.
Perform arc welding of steel clips for curtain wall installation.
Repair the electrical systems of various engineering equipment utilizing soldering irons, resistors, relays, switches, and hand tools.

Electrical contractor vs journeyman skills

Common electrical contractor skills

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

Common journeyman skills

Hand Tools, 21%
Work Ethic, 13%
HVAC, 12%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Plumbing, 5%
OSHA, 5%