Master plumber vs residential plumber

The differences between master plumbers and residential plumbers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a master plumber and a residential plumber. Additionally, a residential plumber has an average salary of $54,486, 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 residential plumber are plumbing, water heaters, and hand tools.

Master plumber vs residential plumber overview

	Master Plumber	Residential Plumber
Yearly salary	$54,091	$54,486
Hourly rate	$26.01	$26.20
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	19,962	18,520
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Master plumber vs residential plumber salary

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

	Master Plumber	Residential Plumber
Average salary	$54,091	$54,486
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $80,000	Between $36,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	Framingham, MA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Hawaii
Best paying company	HealthTrust	Horizon Services
Best paying industry	Technology	Professional

Differences between master plumber and residential plumber education

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

	Master Plumber	Residential Plumber
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Business
Most common college	-	-

Master plumber vs residential plumber demographics

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

	Master Plumber	Residential Plumber
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%
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, 8.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 1.9% White, 64.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between master plumber and residential plumber 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.

Residential plumber example responsibilities.

Train and manage less experience plumbers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
Install copper and PEX water supply.
Assist with HVAC, run water lines, install washer boxes etc
Learned skills such as welding, soldering, brazing, blueprint reading, schematic drawings, rigging, and crane signaling.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using clamps, screws, or soldering, brazing or welding equipment.
Contract work-Sears-replacing dishwashers and water heaters.

Master plumber vs residential plumber skills

Common master plumber skills

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

Common residential plumber skills

Plumbing, 32%
Water Heaters, 14%
Hand Tools, 7%
Troubleshoot, 5%
PVC, 4%
Caulking, 4%