Instrument technician helper vs helper

The differences between instrument technician helpers and helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both an instrument technician helper and a helper. Additionally, an instrument technician helper has an average salary of $58,083, which is higher than the $31,331 average annual salary of a helper.

The top three skills for an instrument technician helper include instrument trays, control valves and safety rules. The most important skills for a helper are food handling, safety procedures, and safety rules.

Instrument technician helper vs helper overview

	Instrument Technician Helper	Helper
Yearly salary	$58,083	$31,331
Hourly rate	$27.92	$15.06
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	28,499	29,873
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	50	34
Years of experience	12	12

Instrument technician helper vs helper salary

Instrument technician helpers and helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Instrument Technician Helper	Helper
Average salary	$58,083	$31,331
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $73,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between instrument technician helper and helper education

There are a few differences between an instrument technician helper and a helper in terms of educational background:

	Instrument Technician Helper	Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	-

Instrument technician helper vs helper demographics

Here are the differences between instrument technician helpers' and helpers' demographics:

	Instrument Technician Helper	Helper
Average age	50	34
Gender ratio	Male, 83.1% Female, 16.9%	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%
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, 11.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% Asian, 2.2% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	2%

Differences between instrument technician helper and helper duties and responsibilities

Instrument technician helper example responsibilities.

Supervise and manage several environmental ECAS annual, monthly and weekly reports in cooperation with regional CEMS manager for federal compliance.
Work in MCC and in control rooms installing relays and terminal blocks.
Install PVC pipes for chemical processing at Intel computer factory for compact discs.
Assist in modifying existing transmitters, trays, struts or supports using hand or power tools.
Install, test and troubleshoot equipment to ensure safety and operational performance in industrial and plant environment.
Gain experience working on Honeywell transmitters using a Honeywell communicator and hand pump to calibrate and sell loops.

Helper example responsibilities.

Attach pulleys and blocks to fix overhead structures such as beams, etc.
Operate power nail guns, paint sprayers, ladders, power washers, drive company truck.
Clean areas that harbore pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels and mops, preparatory to fumigating.
Operate winches and hoisting devices.
Perform tack welding as necessary.
Install EMT and new wire throughout structure.

Instrument technician helper vs helper skills

Common instrument technician helper skills

Instrument Trays, 34%
Control Valves, 23%
Safety Rules, 8%
Stainless Steel, 8%
RAN, 8%
Instrument Stands, 7%

Common helper skills

Food Handling, 24%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Safety Rules, 7%
Construction Sites, 7%
Physical Labor, 5%
Windows, 3%