Journeyman pipe welder vs pipe foreman

The differences between journeyman pipe welders and pipe foremen 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 $49,468 average annual salary of a pipe foreman.

The top three skills for a journeyman pipe welder include pipe systems, brazing and tig welding. The most important skills for a pipe foreman are hand tools, OSHA, and ladders.

Journeyman pipe welder vs pipe foreman overview

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Pipe Foreman
Yearly salary	$63,075	$49,468
Hourly rate	$30.32	$23.78
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	11,705	7,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Journeyman pipe welder vs pipe foreman salary

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

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Pipe Foreman
Average salary	$63,075	$49,468
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $85,000	Between $38,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between journeyman pipe welder and pipe foreman education

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

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Pipe Foreman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Journeyman pipe welder vs pipe foreman demographics

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

	Journeyman Pipe Welder	Pipe Foreman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.8% Female, 2.2%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
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, 9.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 1.9% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between journeyman pipe welder and pipe foreman 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.

Pipe foreman example responsibilities.

Use hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machines and manage work with little supervision.
Maintain a safe work environment ensuring that workers follow safety rules in accordance with client and OSHA.
Install HVAC systems, building control systems.
Form cast iron and PVC roof drains, sewer drains.
Set up equipment for welds with SMAW, TIG and brazing processes.
Work in full alkaline gear while doing demo and installation contaminate lines.

Journeyman pipe welder vs pipe foreman skills

Common journeyman pipe welder skills

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

Common pipe foreman skills

Hand Tools, 14%
OSHA, 12%
Ladders, 7%
Construction Sites, 5%
Pipe Systems, 5%
Storm Sewer, 5%