Leadman vs journeyman

The differences between leadmen and journeymen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a leadman, becoming a journeyman takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a journeyman has an average salary of $57,682, which is higher than the $39,503 average annual salary of a leadman.

The top three skills for a leadman include safety procedures, hand tools and OSHA. The most important skills for a journeyman are hand tools, work ethic, and HVAC.

Leadman vs journeyman overview

	Leadman	Journeyman
Yearly salary	$39,503	$57,682
Hourly rate	$18.99	$27.73
Growth rate	-	2%
Number of jobs	1,046	13,953
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	46	42
Years of experience	-	4

Leadman vs journeyman salary

Leadmen and journeymen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Leadman	Journeyman
Average salary	$39,503	$57,682
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $57,000	Between $39,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	New Bedford, MA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	New York	Washington
Best paying company	Black & Veatch	CVR Energy
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between leadman and journeyman education

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

	Leadman	Journeyman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Leadman vs journeyman demographics

Here are the differences between leadmen' and journeymen' demographics:

	Leadman	Journeyman
Average age	46	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.4% Female, 2.6%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.7% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 25.1% Asian, 1.4% White, 64.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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 leadman and journeyman duties and responsibilities

Leadman example responsibilities.

Develop process improvements to increase reliability and performance, and work with senior leadership to define and achieve business goals.
Manage well site personnel and all lease operators, completing records, ensuring certifications and maintaining personnel data when require.
Learned and practice welding, stick and MIG
Skil with plasma, oxy acetylene cutting and brazing.
Work closely with CNC machinists to train them to maximize CNC equipment capabilities.
Evaluate blueprints or instructions necessary to complete the project while checking and maintaining JSA 's

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.

Leadman vs journeyman skills

Common leadman skills

Safety Procedures, 14%
Hand Tools, 13%
OSHA, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Safety Rules, 6%
Shovels, 5%

Common journeyman skills

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