Outside machinist helper vs hvac helper

The differences between outside machinist helpers and hvac helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an outside machinist helper and a hvac helper. Additionally, an outside machinist helper has an average salary of $37,589, which is higher than the $30,491 average annual salary of a hvac helper.

Outside machinist helper vs hvac helper overview

	Outside Machinist Helper	Hvac Helper
Yearly salary	$37,589	$30,491
Hourly rate	$18.07	$14.66
Growth rate	1%	5%
Number of jobs	36,767	31,508
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	4	4

Outside machinist helper vs hvac helper salary

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

	Outside Machinist Helper	Hvac Helper
Average salary	$37,589	$30,491
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $49,000	Between $25,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Redmond, WA
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	PEARCE
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between outside machinist helper and hvac helper education

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

	Outside Machinist Helper	Hvac Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Heating And Air Conditioning
Most common college	-	-

Outside machinist helper vs hvac helper demographics

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

	Outside Machinist Helper	Hvac Helper
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%	Male, 97.0% Female, 3.0%
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, 13.7% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 4.4% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between outside machinist helper and hvac 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.

Hvac helper example responsibilities.

Help install furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and condensers.
Assist in soldering and brazing.
Work with foreman installing structural plumbing systems.
Maintain environmental conditions by installing and maintaining both heating and cooling systems such as air conditioners, chillers and refrigeration equipment.
Assist in repairing, servicing and installing apply caulking compound to excess space between air-conditioner and wall opening.mount air-conditioning units.

Outside Machinist Helper vs. similar jobs

Outside Machinist Helper related careers

Outside Machinist Helper related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Industry
Outside Machinist Helper
Outside Machinist Helper vs Hvac Helper

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse installation, maintenance and repair jobs