Neon sign worker vs apprentice

The differences between neon sign workers and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a neon sign worker and an apprentice. Additionally, a neon sign worker has an average salary of $46,248, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for a neon sign worker include traffic control, traffic signs and end loaders. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Neon sign worker vs apprentice overview

	Neon Sign Worker	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$46,248	$37,107
Hourly rate	$22.23	$17.84
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	22,484	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Neon sign worker vs apprentice salary

Neon sign workers and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Neon Sign Worker	Apprentice
Average salary	$46,248	$37,107
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $89,000	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 neon sign worker and apprentice education

There are a few differences between a neon sign worker and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Neon Sign Worker	Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Neon sign worker vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between neon sign workers' and apprentices' demographics:

	Neon Sign Worker	Apprentice
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 59.5% Female, 40.5%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 2.0% White, 71.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 neon sign worker and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Neon sign worker example responsibilities.

Perform operational checks on components of limit complexity such as heating elements and electrical rudder control switches.
Assist journeymen electricians and HVAC personnel, estimate ordered all materials.

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.

Neon sign worker vs apprentice skills

Common neon sign worker skills

Traffic Control, 62%
Traffic Signs, 26%
End Loaders, 12%

Common apprentice skills

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