Neon sign worker vs journeyman wireman

The differences between neon sign workers and journeyman wiremen 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 a journeyman wireman. Additionally, a neon sign worker has an average salary of $46,248, which is higher than the $35,525 average annual salary of a journeyman wireman.

The top three skills for a neon sign worker include traffic control, traffic signs and end loaders. The most important skills for a journeyman wireman are transformers, electrical systems, and circuit breakers.

Neon sign worker vs journeyman wireman overview

	Neon Sign Worker	Journeyman Wireman
Yearly salary	$46,248	$35,525
Hourly rate	$22.23	$17.08
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	22,484	13,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 36%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Neon sign worker vs journeyman wireman salary

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

	Neon Sign Worker	Journeyman Wireman
Average salary	$46,248	$35,525
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $89,000	Between $23,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between neon sign worker and journeyman wireman education

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

	Neon Sign Worker	Journeyman Wireman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 36%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Neon sign worker vs journeyman wireman demographics

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

	Neon Sign Worker	Journeyman Wireman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 59.5% Female, 40.5%	Male, 95.3% Female, 4.7%
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, 9.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 2.3% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between neon sign worker and journeyman wireman 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.

Journeyman wireman example responsibilities.

Programme and manage CISCO VOIP telephone systems as well as coordinated site installation that provide an organize work space.
Diagnose malfunctioning apparatuses, such as transformers, motors and lighting fixtures, using test equipment.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components, with the use of hand and power tools.
Terminate all line and low voltage connections for HVAC.
Bend and run EMT in the electrical center of the hospital.
Install EMT conduit and pull wire for lighting and motor starters.

Neon sign worker vs journeyman wireman skills

Common neon sign worker skills

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

Common journeyman wireman skills

Transformers, 12%
Electrical Systems, 8%
Circuit Breakers, 8%
Switches, 7%
Safety Systems, 7%
Motor Control Centers, 4%