Master plumber vs master electrician

The differences between master plumbers and master 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 a master electrician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a master plumber has an average salary of $54,091, which is higher than the $52,154 average annual salary of a master electrician.

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

Master plumber vs master electrician overview

	Master Plumber	Master Electrician
Yearly salary	$54,091	$52,154
Hourly rate	$26.01	$25.07
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	19,962	26,377
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	12

Master plumber vs master electrician salary

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

	Master Plumber	Master Electrician
Average salary	$54,091	$52,154
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $80,000	Between $31,000 And $86,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Oregon	Vermont
Best paying company	HealthTrust	Allegro MicroSystems
Best paying industry	Technology	Energy

Differences between master plumber and master electrician education

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

	Master Plumber	Master Electrician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Master plumber vs master electrician demographics

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

	Master Plumber	Master Electrician
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
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, 9.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 2.3% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	3%

Differences between master plumber and master 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.

Master electrician example responsibilities.

Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc .).
Experience in installing and maintaining motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers.
Snake wires through PVC, conduits, walls.
Work under company safety policies and maintain OSHA safe facilities.
Repair failures of substation breakers, transformers, and other equipment.

Master plumber vs master electrician skills

Common master plumber skills

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

Common master electrician skills

Electrical Equipment, 8%
Electrical Systems, 8%
Switches, 6%
Hand Tools, 6%
Transformers, 5%
NEC, 5%