Pipe racker vs generator worker

The differences between pipe rackers and generator workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pipe racker has an average salary of $53,832, which is higher than the $32,651 average annual salary of a generator worker.

The top three skills for a pipe racker include rig, tongs and safety procedures. The most important skills for a generator worker are pallet jack, safety rules, and safety standards.

Pipe racker vs generator worker overview

	Pipe Racker	Generator Worker
Yearly salary	$53,832	$32,651
Hourly rate	$25.88	$15.70
Growth rate	-3%	1%
Number of jobs	905	76,094
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Pipe racker vs generator worker salary

Pipe rackers and generator workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pipe Racker	Generator Worker
Average salary	$53,832	$32,651
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $102,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Cloud, MN
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Minnesota State Fair
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between pipe racker and generator worker education

There are a few differences between a pipe racker and a generator worker in terms of educational background:

	Pipe Racker	Generator Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pipe racker vs generator worker demographics

Here are the differences between pipe rackers' and generator workers' demographics:

	Pipe Racker	Generator Worker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 67.7% Female, 32.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 30.0% Asian, 7.2% White, 47.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between pipe racker and generator worker duties and responsibilities

Pipe racker example responsibilities.

Ensure piping systems run efficiently without defects; perform visual and electronic inspections.
Ensure piping systems run efficiently without defects; perform visual and electronic inspections.

Generator worker example responsibilities.

Operate arc, mig and tig welding machines to construct metal lockers/tables/doors, beds (and frames); operate lathe
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Prep costumes for rental; paint, organize, and perform secretarial duties
Assist in all aspects of the shop including the construction of costumes for on and off campus theater productions.
Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

Pipe racker vs generator worker skills

Common pipe racker skills

Rig, 65%
Tongs, 19%
Safety Procedures, 16%

Common generator worker skills

Pallet Jack, 17%
Safety Rules, 17%
Safety Standards, 11%
Customer Service, 11%
Food Preparation, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%