Journeyman pipe welder vs journeyman

The differences between journeyman pipe welders and journeymen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a journeyman pipe welder has an average salary of $63,075, which is higher than the $57,682 average annual salary of a journeyman.

The top three skills for a journeyman pipe welder include pipe systems, brazing and tig welding. The most important skills for a journeyman are hand tools, work ethic, and HVAC.

Journeyman pipe welder vs journeyman overview

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Journeyman
Yearly salary	$63,075	$57,682
Hourly rate	$30.32	$27.73
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	11,705	13,953
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	4

Journeyman pipe welder vs journeyman salary

Journeyman pipe welders and journeymen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Journeyman
Average salary	$63,075	$57,682
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $85,000	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 journeyman pipe welder and journeyman education

There are a few differences between a journeyman pipe welder and a journeyman in terms of educational background:

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Journeyman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Journeyman pipe welder vs journeyman demographics

Here are the differences between journeyman pipe welders' and journeymen' demographics:

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Journeyman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.8% Female, 2.2%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 1.9% White, 62.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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	2%	2%

Differences between journeyman pipe welder and journeyman duties and responsibilities

Journeyman pipe welder example responsibilities.

Silver brazing, working on piping systems from high pressure to fire suppression systems.
Fit up and weld pipe, blueprints, operate crane, forklift, torches and burn table
Complete extensive training in rigging, tool safety, PPE, scaffolding, fall protection and others.
Operate state-of-the-art production welding, brazing, and soldering equipment.
Perform MIG and stick welds and erecting structural steel utilize for building skeletons including specific/ detail measurements for accuracy.
Write JSA to identify the steps to do the job.

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.

Journeyman pipe welder vs journeyman skills

Common journeyman pipe welder skills

Pipe Systems, 27%
Brazing, 20%
Tig Welding, 9%
Carbon Steel, 8%
MIG, 6%
TIG, 5%

Common journeyman skills

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