Master plumber vs electrician

The differences between master plumbers and electricians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a master plumber, becoming an electrician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a master plumber has an average salary of $54,091, which is higher than the $48,850 average annual salary of an electrician.

The top three skills for a master plumber include plumbing, hand tools and HVAC. The most important skills for an electrician are hand tools, electrical equipment, and run conduit.

Master plumber vs electrician overview

	Master Plumber	Electrician
Yearly salary	$54,091	$48,850
Hourly rate	$26.01	$23.49
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	19,962	17,245
Job satisfaction	-	3.86
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 32%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	12

Master plumber vs electrician salary

Master plumbers and electricians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Master Plumber	Electrician
Average salary	$54,091	$48,850
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $80,000	Between $32,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Alaska
Best paying company	HealthTrust	PBF Energy
Best paying industry	Technology	Automotive

Differences between master plumber and electrician education

There are a few differences between a master plumber and an electrician in terms of educational background:

	Master Plumber	Electrician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 32%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Master plumber vs electrician demographics

Here are the differences between master plumbers' and electricians' demographics:

	Master Plumber	Electrician
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 1.9% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 2.2% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	3%

Differences between master plumber and electrician duties and responsibilities

Master plumber example responsibilities.

Install pvc, c900 and ductile iron sewers.
Install copper, pvc and cast iron water mains.
Install water heater and place toilets, faucets, and dishwashers.
Install and repair portable water lines, fixtures including faucets, basins, water closets and urinals.
Perform start-ups and repairs for residential-commercial HVAC systems.
License and authorize to install and to assume responsibility for contractual agreement and to secure any permits for plumbing installations.

Electrician example responsibilities.

Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
Diagnose malfunctioning devices including transformers, motor starters, motors, PLC's, VFD's, and light fixtures.
Install and repair receptacles, lights, light switches, ac motors, and panel boards.
Work on the civil underground team work on all the underground for the ac to dc plant.
Install all phases of electrical construction in according to the ADA, NEC, NFPA, as well as project specifications.
Terminate wires to circuit breakers, transformers and/or other components

Master plumber vs electrician skills

Common master plumber skills

Plumbing, 29%
Hand Tools, 7%
HVAC, 6%
Water Heaters, 5%
Plumbers, 4%
Hot Water, 4%

Common electrician skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Electrical Equipment, 9%
RUN Conduit, 6%
Transformers, 6%
Ladders, 5%
Switches, 5%