Pallet builder vs carpenter helper

The differences between pallet builders and carpenter helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a pallet builder and a carpenter helper. Additionally, a pallet builder has an average salary of $34,351, which is higher than the $34,192 average annual salary of a carpenter helper.

The top three skills for a pallet builder include pallets, electric pallet jack and nail guns. The most important skills for a carpenter helper are hand tools, ladders, and safety rules.

Pallet builder vs carpenter helper overview

	Pallet Builder	Carpenter Helper
Yearly salary	$34,351	$34,192
Hourly rate	$16.51	$16.44
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	2,992	29,208
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Pallet builder vs carpenter helper salary

Pallet builders and carpenter helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pallet Builder	Carpenter Helper
Average salary	$34,351	$34,192
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Portland, OR	Northampton, MA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Massachusetts
Best paying company	CVS Health	Black & Veatch
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Construction

Differences between pallet builder and carpenter helper education

There are a few differences between a pallet builder and a carpenter helper in terms of educational background:

	Pallet Builder	Carpenter Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pallet builder vs carpenter helper demographics

Here are the differences between pallet builders' and carpenter helpers' demographics:

	Pallet Builder	Carpenter Helper
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 91.1% Female, 8.9%	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.6% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.7% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between pallet builder and carpenter helper duties and responsibilities

Pallet builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Gather parts for the door builders, build doors, run glue machine
Apply caulking compound under spray rails, windshields, using caulking gun.
Use of polyester resins, epoxy's, vinyl ester resins and gel coats.
Install zigzag and no-sag springs in backs of sofa and chair frames, using metal clips and hammer.
Attach metal parts such as fittings, plates and bulkheads to yachts using brace and bits, augers and wrenches.

Carpenter helper example responsibilities.

Put up and dismantle scaffolding, shoring, bracing, ladders, handrails, platforms and gangways.
Cut and put up Sheetrock, as well as cement board.
Apply caulking compounds by hand and with caulking gun to seal crevices.
Assist lead carpenter with various jobs, including hanging Sheetrock and painting.
Assist in demo and construction of homes with water and/or fire damage.
Assist lead carpenter of demo and remodeling that mainly consist in kitchen and bathrooms.

Pallet builder vs carpenter helper skills

Common pallet builder skills

Pallets, 42%
Electric Pallet Jack, 30%
Nail Guns, 7%
Build Pallets, 4%
Safety Standards, 3%
Tape Measure, 2%

Common carpenter helper skills

Hand Tools, 30%
Ladders, 13%
Safety Rules, 7%
Scaffolding, 6%
Door Frames, 6%
Caulking, 4%