Insulation foreman vs private contractor

The differences between insulation foremen and private contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both an insulation foreman and a private contractor. Additionally, an insulation foreman has an average salary of $49,441, which is higher than the $45,674 average annual salary of a private contractor.

The top three skills for an insulation foreman include scaffolding, asbestos and tape measure. The most important skills for a private contractor are windows, snow removal, and RAN.

Insulation foreman vs private contractor overview

	Insulation Foreman	Private Contractor
Yearly salary	$49,441	$45,674
Hourly rate	$23.77	$21.96
Growth rate	3%	8%
Number of jobs	6,677	13,902
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Insulation foreman vs private contractor salary

Insulation foremen and private contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Insulation Foreman	Private Contractor
Average salary	$49,441	$45,674
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $71,000	Between $27,000 And $76,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between insulation foreman and private contractor education

There are a few differences between an insulation foreman and a private contractor in terms of educational background:

	Insulation Foreman	Private Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Insulation foreman vs private contractor demographics

Here are the differences between insulation foremen' and private contractors' demographics:

	Insulation Foreman	Private Contractor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 73.7% Female, 26.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.1% Asian, 1.4% White, 63.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between insulation foreman and private contractor duties and responsibilities

Insulation foreman example responsibilities.

Supervise subcontractors and conduct onsite inspections to ensure exceptional project outcomes achieve on-time and within budget.
Insulate plumbing and HVAC pipes and ductwork in new commercial buildings and remodels.
Deliver optimal operational efficiency and workforce productivity by leading maintenance efforts for all onsite equipment and vehicles for consistent performance.
Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.

Private contractor example responsibilities.

Enter and manage data for timberline for JC/AP/AR for multiple companies.
Manage, oversee and troubleshoot production schedules, critical orders and product development.
Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Prepare and submit EHR data require for third party, Medicare, and Medicaid compliance audits.
Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.

Insulation foreman vs private contractor skills

Common insulation foreman skills

Scaffolding, 26%
Asbestos, 10%
Tape Measure, 10%
Caulking, 9%
Asphalt, 9%
Mechanical Systems, 7%

Common private contractor skills

Windows, 36%
Snow Removal, 16%
RAN, 8%
Manual Labor, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
HVAC, 6%

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