Model builder vs composite manufacturer

The differences between model builders and composite manufacturers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a model builder and a composite manufacturer. Additionally, a model builder has an average salary of $73,763, which is higher than the $38,359 average annual salary of a composite manufacturer.

Model builder vs composite manufacturer overview

	Model Builder	Composite Manufacturer
Yearly salary	$73,763	$38,359
Hourly rate	$35.46	$18.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	3,273	1,141
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Model builder vs composite manufacturer salary

Model builders and composite manufacturers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Model Builder	Composite Manufacturer
Average salary	$73,763	$38,359
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $121,000	Between $22,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between model builder and composite manufacturer education

There are a few differences between a model builder and a composite manufacturer in terms of educational background:

	Model Builder	Composite Manufacturer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Architecture	Business
Most common college	-	-

Model builder vs composite manufacturer demographics

Here are the differences between model builders' and composite manufacturers' demographics:

	Model Builder	Composite Manufacturer
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%	Male, 83.3% Female, 16.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 10.9% White, 56.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between model builder and composite manufacturer duties and responsibilities

Model builder example responsibilities.

Weld, using both MIG and TIG technologies.
Require to read logic to trouble shoot Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC's.
Operate sanders, laths, mills, drill press, CNC machines and various power tools.
Provide prototype display, design engineering and concept models for functional design testing
Coordinate with teams of various trades (MEP, etc . )
Build tooling for the aerospace industry.

Composite manufacturer example responsibilities.

Follow CMI; maintain cleanliness and safety requirement of general manufacturing area.
Perform inspections and installations of new CNC Machines/equipment.

Model builder vs composite manufacturer skills

Common model builder skills

Prototyping, 78%
Revit, 10%
CNC, 3%
Hand Tools, 2%
Autocad, 2%
Drill Press, 1%

Common composite manufacturer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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