Master plumber vs mechanical engineer

The differences between master plumbers and mechanical engineers 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 mechanical engineer takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a mechanical engineer has an average salary of $75,352, which is higher than the $54,091 average annual salary of a master plumber.

The top three skills for a master plumber include plumbing, hand tools and HVAC. The most important skills for a mechanical engineer are CAD, solidworks, and mechanical systems.

Master plumber vs mechanical engineer overview

	Master Plumber	Mechanical Engineer
Yearly salary	$54,091	$75,352
Hourly rate	$26.01	$36.23
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	19,962	105,618
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 77%
Average age	42	41
Years of experience	4	6

Master plumber vs mechanical engineer salary

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

	Master Plumber	Mechanical Engineer
Average salary	$54,091	$75,352
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $80,000	Between $58,000 And $97,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Washington
Best paying company	HealthTrust	Meta
Best paying industry	Technology	Energy

Differences between master plumber and mechanical engineer education

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

	Master Plumber	Mechanical Engineer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 77%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	-	Michigan Technological University

Master plumber vs mechanical engineer demographics

Here are the differences between master plumbers' and mechanical engineers' demographics:

	Master Plumber	Mechanical Engineer
Average age	42	41
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
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, 3.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 16.6% White, 68.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	5%

Differences between master plumber and mechanical engineer 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.

Mechanical engineer example responsibilities.

Manage machine shop and Sr. Machinist/Toolmaker.
Lead the implementation of Syteline MRP software.
Manage component work orders and failure test scheduling to parts as per DFMEA with design team.
Use of PLM software tools such as WindChill to manage data, revisions, iterations and approvals.
Lead a brainstorming session for review with supplier & management and follow through the successful implementation of a corrective action.
Attain SolidWorks CSWP certification and maintaining proficiency within CREO & AutoCad

Master plumber vs mechanical engineer skills

Common master plumber skills

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

Common mechanical engineer skills

CAD, 10%
Solidworks, 9%
Mechanical Systems, 6%
Mechanical Design, 5%
HVAC, 5%
Plumbing, 4%