Journeyman pressman vs journeyman lineman

The differences between journeyman pressmen and journeyman linemen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a journeyman pressman, becoming a journeyman lineman takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a journeyman lineman has an average salary of $77,257, which is higher than the $44,022 average annual salary of a journeyman pressman.

The top three skills for a journeyman pressman include press maintenance, offset printing and RAN. The most important skills for a journeyman lineman are CDL, switches, and customer service.

Journeyman pressman vs journeyman lineman overview

	Journeyman Pressman	Journeyman Lineman
Yearly salary	$44,022	$77,257
Hourly rate	$21.16	$37.14
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	4,118	9,469
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	4	12

Journeyman pressman vs journeyman lineman salary

Journeyman pressmen and journeyman linemen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Journeyman Pressman	Journeyman Lineman
Average salary	$44,022	$77,257
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $55,000	Between $52,000 And $114,000
Highest paying City	-	Eureka, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Pacific Gas and Electric
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between journeyman pressman and journeyman lineman education

There are a few differences between a journeyman pressman and a journeyman lineman in terms of educational background:

	Journeyman Pressman	Journeyman Lineman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Journeyman pressman vs journeyman lineman demographics

Here are the differences between journeyman pressmen' and journeyman linemen' demographics:

	Journeyman Pressman	Journeyman Lineman
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 97.7% Female, 2.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.6% White, 65.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 2.2% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	3%

Differences between journeyman pressman and journeyman lineman duties and responsibilities

Journeyman pressman example responsibilities.

Set color and run reels.
Train apprentices and run roll tender when operator are gone.
Maintain inventory of materials need for operation of pressroom.
Maintain inventory of materials need for operation of pressroom.

Journeyman lineman example responsibilities.

Install switchgear, capacitors, voltage regulators, risers, lightning arrestors, and other protective devices.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturb or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers, or cable plows.
Maintain and repair all overhead distribution equipment to include cabling, transformers, and all associate overhead distribution equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components, utilize measuring and testing instruments.
Certify welder (MIG) ASE.

Journeyman pressman vs journeyman lineman skills

Common journeyman pressman skills

Press Maintenance, 30%
Offset Printing, 10%
RAN, 8%
Ink Density, 8%
Press Operation, 8%
Water Balance, 4%

Common journeyman lineman skills

CDL, 13%
Switches, 11%
Customer Service, 6%
Climb Poles, 5%
Electrical Equipment, 5%
OSHA, 5%

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