Pipe fitter helper vs steamfitter

The differences between pipe fitter helpers and steamfitters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a steamfitter has an average salary of $69,544, which is higher than the $38,643 average annual salary of a pipe fitter helper.

The top three skills for a pipe fitter helper include hand tools, safety procedures and stainless steel pipe. The most important skills for a steamfitter are brazing, hand tools, and carbon steel.

Pipe fitter helper vs steamfitter overview

	Pipe Fitter Helper	Steamfitter
Yearly salary	$38,643	$69,544
Hourly rate	$18.58	$33.43
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	20,837	632
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Pipe fitter helper vs steamfitter salary

Pipe fitter helpers and steamfitters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pipe Fitter Helper	Steamfitter
Average salary	$38,643	$69,544
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $48,000	Between $50,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	Chicago, IL	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Zachry Group	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between pipe fitter helper and steamfitter education

There are a few differences between a pipe fitter helper and a steamfitter in terms of educational background:

	Pipe Fitter Helper	Steamfitter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	General Studies	Heating And Air Conditioning
Most common college	-	-

Pipe fitter helper vs steamfitter demographics

Here are the differences between pipe fitter helpers' and steamfitters' demographics:

	Pipe Fitter Helper	Steamfitter
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 88.3% Female, 11.7%	Male, 95.5% Female, 4.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% Asian, 1.8% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 1.9% White, 65.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between pipe fitter helper and steamfitter duties and responsibilities

Pipe fitter helper example responsibilities.

Used industry tools such as cutting torches, pipe benders, levels, power grinders, screwdrivers.
Blind off towers to pull exchangers to be replace or repair.
Replace and reassemble gratings, ladders, handrails, and other disassemble structures after repairs are complete.
Maintain and repair pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, towers, tanks and many other plant components.
Learned to properly fit PVC and do leak and repair techniques for all pipe systems and some hydraulic lines.
Coordinate work of sales, production and shipping departments to implement procurement of products in accordance with refinery needs.

Steamfitter example responsibilities.

Manufacture piping sections and join pipes by brazing, soldering and threading.
Perform tasks using torches, power tools, gauges and oxygen lances.
Install and inspect new and existing plumbing lines up to inches in diameter.
Pass many welding tests in Stick-Tig.-and Mig for high pressure steam, amonia refrigeration, medical gas.
Design and install commercial and residential plumbing.
Field fabricate and install piping, pump systems, fire protection sprinklers, and HVAC systems for fire protection systems.

Pipe fitter helper vs steamfitter skills

Common pipe fitter helper skills

Hand Tools, 32%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Stainless Steel Pipe, 6%
Carbon Steel, 4%
Pneumatic Drills, 3%
Drill Holes, 3%

Common steamfitter skills

Brazing, 16%
Hand Tools, 16%
Carbon Steel, 9%
Plumbing, 8%
HVAC, 7%
OSHA, 6%