Line builder vs building contractor

The differences between line builders and building 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 a line builder and a building contractor. Additionally, a building contractor has an average salary of $72,354, which is higher than the $31,117 average annual salary of a line builder.

The top three skills for a line builder include assembly line, product development and CAD. The most important skills for a building contractor are plumbing, contract terms, and sub contractors.

Line builder vs building contractor overview

	Line Builder	Building Contractor
Yearly salary	$31,117	$72,354
Hourly rate	$14.96	$34.79
Growth rate	-	8%
Number of jobs	48,497	16,283
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Line builder vs building contractor salary

Line builders and building contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Line Builder	Building Contractor
Average salary	$31,117	$72,354
Salary range	Between $12,000 And $75,000	Between $52,000 And $99,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between line builder and building contractor education

There are a few differences between a line builder and a building contractor in terms of educational background:

	Line Builder	Building Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Line builder vs building contractor demographics

Here are the differences between line builders' and building contractors' demographics:

	Line Builder	Building Contractor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 63.5% Female, 36.5%	Male, 89.0% Female, 11.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 1.4% White, 68.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 1.5% White, 68.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between line builder and building contractor duties and responsibilities

Line builder example responsibilities.

Manage the office for a small business; invoicing, accounts receivable, accounting, taxes, payroll, etc.
Inventory control specialist, acceptance and receipt of materials utilizing AS400 control system.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

Building contractor example responsibilities.

Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Install cedar shakes and various asphalt roofs, including- 3 tab shingles, malarkey shingles, and architectural shingles.
Mop and pour hot asphalt or tar onto roof base when applying asphalt or tar and gravel to roof.
Install, update, troubleshoot and/or repair trade-specific/project relate assignments.
Utilize industry knowledge to anticipate and communicate changes and adjustments effecting project plans, specifications or design.
Automate company records in QuickBooks resulting in more accurate reflection of company income and expenses

Line builder vs building contractor skills

Common line builder skills

Assembly Line, 44%
Product Development, 10%
CAD, 10%
Line Building, 9%
Trade Shows, 8%
Honda, 7%

Common building contractor skills

Plumbing, 17%
Contract Terms, 8%
Sub Contractors, 7%
Windows, 6%
Building Repairs, 5%
Payroll, 4%