Electrical contractor vs wireman

The differences between electrical contractors 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 contractor, becoming a wireman takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, an electrical contractor has an average salary of $66,405, which is higher than the $31,807 average annual salary of a wireman.

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

Electrical contractor vs wireman overview

	Electrical Contractor	Wireman
Yearly salary	$66,405	$31,807
Hourly rate	$31.93	$15.29
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	46,437	9,172
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	50	42
Years of experience	10	12

Electrical contractor vs wireman salary

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

	Electrical Contractor	Wireman
Average salary	$66,405	$31,807
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $92,000	Between $25,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between electrical contractor and wireman education

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

	Electrical Contractor	Wireman
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Electrical contractor vs wireman demographics

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

	Electrical Contractor	Wireman
Average age	50	42
Gender ratio	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%	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 contractor and wireman 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.

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 contractor vs wireman skills

Common electrical contractor skills

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

Common wireman skills

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