Outside machinist helper vs helper

The differences between outside machinist helpers and helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an outside machinist helper, becoming a helper takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, an outside machinist helper has an average salary of $37,589, which is higher than the $31,331 average annual salary of a helper.

Outside machinist helper vs helper overview

	Outside Machinist Helper	Helper
Yearly salary	$37,589	$31,331
Hourly rate	$18.07	$15.06
Growth rate	1%	4%
Number of jobs	36,767	29,873
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	39	34
Years of experience	4	12

Outside machinist helper vs helper salary

Outside machinist helpers and helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Outside Machinist Helper	Helper
Average salary	$37,589	$31,331
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $49,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between outside machinist helper and helper education

There are a few differences between an outside machinist helper and a helper in terms of educational background:

	Outside Machinist Helper	Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Outside machinist helper vs helper demographics

Here are the differences between outside machinist helpers' and helpers' demographics:

	Outside Machinist Helper	Helper
Average age	39	34
Gender ratio	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 4.2% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% Asian, 2.2% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	2%

Differences between outside machinist helper and helper duties and responsibilities

Outside machinist helper example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Install humidifiers into systems and connect water drains and pipes.

Helper example responsibilities.

Attach pulleys and blocks to fix overhead structures such as beams, etc.
Operate power nail guns, paint sprayers, ladders, power washers, drive company truck.
Clean areas that harbore pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels and mops, preparatory to fumigating.
Operate winches and hoisting devices.
Perform tack welding as necessary.
Install EMT and new wire throughout structure.

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