Pipe installer vs pipe foreman

The differences between pipe installers and pipe foremen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pipe installer has an average salary of $50,468, which is higher than the $49,468 average annual salary of a pipe foreman.

The top three skills for a pipe installer include HVAC, brazing and install pipe. The most important skills for a pipe foreman are hand tools, OSHA, and ladders.

Pipe installer vs pipe foreman overview

	Pipe Installer	Pipe Foreman
Yearly salary	$50,468	$49,468
Hourly rate	$24.26	$23.78
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	15,883	7,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Pipe installer vs pipe foreman salary

Pipe installers and pipe foremen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pipe Installer	Pipe Foreman
Average salary	$50,468	$49,468
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $68,000	Between $38,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between pipe installer and pipe foreman education

There are a few differences between a pipe installer and a pipe foreman in terms of educational background:

	Pipe Installer	Pipe Foreman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Pipe installer vs pipe foreman demographics

Here are the differences between pipe installers' and pipe foremen' demographics:

	Pipe Installer	Pipe Foreman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.7% Female, 2.3%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% Asian, 1.8% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 1.9% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between pipe installer and pipe foreman duties and responsibilities

Pipe installer example responsibilities.

Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
Work with pex plumbing, PVC drain pipe, and copper pipe.
Configure Cat6 cabling/wall jack terminations, testing voice/data line activity to confirm connections.
Work responsibilities includes installation services such as hot water heater installations, dishwasher, toilet and faucets.
Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.

Pipe foreman example responsibilities.

Use hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machines and manage work with little supervision.
Maintain a safe work environment ensuring that workers follow safety rules in accordance with client and OSHA.
Install HVAC systems, building control systems.
Form cast iron and PVC roof drains, sewer drains.
Set up equipment for welds with SMAW, TIG and brazing processes.
Work in full alkaline gear while doing demo and installation contaminate lines.

Pipe installer vs pipe foreman skills

Common pipe installer skills

HVAC, 27%
Brazing, 21%
Install Pipe, 18%
PVC, 6%
Water Lines, 4%
Copper Pipe, 4%

Common pipe foreman skills

Hand Tools, 14%
OSHA, 12%
Ladders, 7%
Construction Sites, 5%
Pipe Systems, 5%
Storm Sewer, 5%