Master plumber vs service plumber

The differences between master plumbers and service 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 service plumber. Additionally, a service plumber has an average salary of $54,946, 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 service plumber are plumbing, residential service, and customer service.

Master plumber vs service plumber overview

	Master Plumber	Service Plumber
Yearly salary	$54,091	$54,946
Hourly rate	$26.01	$26.42
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	19,962	8,369
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Master plumber vs service plumber salary

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

	Master Plumber	Service Plumber
Average salary	$54,091	$54,946
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $80,000	Between $36,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Oregon
Best paying company	HealthTrust	JK Realty
Best paying industry	Technology	Professional

Differences between master plumber and service plumber education

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

	Master Plumber	Service Plumber
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Business
Most common college	-	-

Master plumber vs service plumber demographics

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

	Master Plumber	Service Plumber
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%
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, 8.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.8% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between master plumber and service 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.

Service plumber example responsibilities.

Can skillfully pipe and support copper, cast iron, black and galvanize pipe, PVC and PEX.
Own CompanyExpertly repair general plumbing components such as toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains.
Plumb waste water lines for toilets and urinals.
Assist in caulking pipe joints to properly seal them.
Assist in renovation of homes potable system and DWV systems.
Join piping by means of threading, soldering and brazing.

Master plumber vs service plumber skills

Common master plumber skills

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

Common service plumber skills

Plumbing, 35%
Residential Service, 9%
Customer Service, 6%
HVAC, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Sewer Lines, 4%