Novice vs journeyman

The differences between novices and journeymen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a novice, becoming a journeyman takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a novice has an average salary of $83,256, which is higher than the $57,682 average annual salary of a journeyman.

The top three skills for a novice include python, microsoft powerpoint and freshman. The most important skills for a journeyman are hand tools, work ethic, and HVAC.

Novice vs journeyman overview

	Novice	Journeyman
Yearly salary	$83,256	$57,682
Hourly rate	$40.03	$27.73
Growth rate	10%	2%
Number of jobs	864	13,953
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	4

Novice vs journeyman salary

Novices and journeymen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Novice	Journeyman
Average salary	$83,256	$57,682
Salary range	Between $49,000 And $139,000	Between $39,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	CVR Energy
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between novice and journeyman education

There are a few differences between a novice and a journeyman in terms of educational background:

	Novice	Journeyman
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	-

Novice vs journeyman demographics

Here are the differences between novices' and journeymen' demographics:

	Novice	Journeyman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 54.1% Female, 45.9%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 11.1% White, 56.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	11%	2%

Differences between novice and journeyman duties and responsibilities

Novice example responsibilities.

Develop windows forms programs to automate manual in-house processes integrate with third party applications using Microsoft VB.Net.
Mow golf green's, tees, and fairways.
Coordinate scheduling as a point of contact with freshman crew to successfully plan and organize attendance.
Advise students interest in studying abroad by providing information on available programs and assisting with preparation for their study abroad experience.
Develop a computer program using MATLAB to be used in weather forecasting and analysis.
Used Matlab for calculations and verification of algorithms.

Journeyman example responsibilities.

Manage 22 active duty hydraulic technicians in support of 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10A aircraft.
Serve as the hoisting specialist for critical glass lifts in order to achieve proper install while mitigating any risk for loss.
Implement and manage training program for incoming and/or replacement facility managers enhancing overall knowledge of CE maintenance and repair operations.
Install EMT to rigid including PVC.
Perform arc welding of steel clips for curtain wall installation.
Repair the electrical systems of various engineering equipment utilizing soldering irons, resistors, relays, switches, and hand tools.

Novice vs journeyman skills

Common novice skills

Python, 40%
Microsoft Powerpoint, 39%
Freshman, 21%

Common journeyman skills

Hand Tools, 21%
Work Ethic, 13%
HVAC, 12%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Plumbing, 5%
OSHA, 5%

Updated January 8, 2025

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