Grade setter vs electrical contractor

The differences between grade setters and electrical contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a grade setter, becoming an electrical contractor takes usually requires 8-10 years. Additionally, an electrical contractor has an average salary of $66,405, which is higher than the $41,193 average annual salary of a grade setter.

The top three skills for a grade setter include GPS, asphalt and equipment operators. The most important skills for an electrical contractor are electrical conduit, electrical systems, and transformers.

Grade setter vs electrical contractor overview

	Grade Setter	Electrical Contractor
Yearly salary	$41,193	$66,405
Hourly rate	$19.80	$31.93
Growth rate	4%	-
Number of jobs	3,235	46,437
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	50
Years of experience	-	10

Grade setter vs electrical contractor salary

Grade setters and electrical contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grade Setter	Electrical Contractor
Average salary	$41,193	$66,405
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $66,000	Between $47,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between grade setter and electrical contractor education

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

	Grade Setter	Electrical Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Liberal Arts	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Grade setter vs electrical contractor demographics

Here are the differences between grade setters' and electrical contractors' demographics:

	Grade Setter	Electrical Contractor
Average age	46	50
Gender ratio	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.5% Asian, 1.4% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between grade setter and electrical contractor duties and responsibilities

Grade setter example responsibilities.

Stamp and expose sidewalks and patios
Work with geologists to ensure proper depth are reached on dig sites.

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.

Grade setter vs electrical contractor skills

Common grade setter skills

GPS, 42%
Asphalt, 32%
Equipment Operators, 18%
Water Truck, 8%

Common electrical contractor skills

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