Molder apprentice vs apprentice

The differences between molder apprentices and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an apprentice has an average salary of $37,107, which is higher than the $36,859 average annual salary of a molder apprentice.

The top three skills for a molder apprentice include plastic injection, mold components and grinders. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Molder apprentice vs apprentice overview

	Molder Apprentice	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$36,859	$37,107
Hourly rate	$17.72	$17.84
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	6,117	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	12

Molder apprentice vs apprentice salary

Molder apprentices and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Molder Apprentice	Apprentice
Average salary	$36,859	$37,107
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $51,000	Between $26,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Worcester, MA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mid-South Management
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between molder apprentice and apprentice education

There are a few differences between a molder apprentice and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Molder Apprentice	Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Molder apprentice vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between molder apprentices' and apprentices' demographics:

	Molder Apprentice	Apprentice
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 95.1% Female, 4.9%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between molder apprentice and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Molder apprentice example responsibilities.

experience achieving A1 finishes in various soft and harden tool steels.
Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
Remove and install custom size vinyl replacement windows for residential homes and commercial

Apprentice example responsibilities.

Perform services include but not limit to plumbing, roofing, siding, painting, tiling, and electrical work.
Replace asphalt shingles, and other cold application roofs, and built-up roofs and apply caulking materials and membrane waterproofing.
Experience with EPDM & TPO single-ply membrane, fully adhere and mechanically fasten.
Assist journeyman with bending pipe (EMT, PVC & rigid), pulling and installing wire, and terminating panels
Locate and repair leaks in asphalt, asbestos, and slate shingles, tile and built-up roofs and single-ply membranes.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, conduit systems, fixtures, wall sockets, plugs and switches.

Molder apprentice vs apprentice skills

Common molder apprentice skills

Plastic Injection, 54%
Mold Components, 19%
Grinders, 11%
CNC Machines, 10%
Manual Lathes, 6%

Common apprentice skills

PET, 43%
Customer Service, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Apprenticeship, 4%
Safety Procedures, 3%
CPR, 1%

Updated January 8, 2025

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