Pipe supervisor vs contractor assistant

The differences between pipe supervisors and contractor assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both a pipe supervisor and a contractor assistant. Additionally, a pipe supervisor has an average salary of $64,423, which is higher than the $39,453 average annual salary of a contractor assistant.

The top three skills for a pipe supervisor include isometric drawings, OSHA and safety procedures. The most important skills for a contractor assistant are drywall installation, purchase orders, and administrative tasks.

Pipe supervisor vs contractor assistant overview

	Pipe Supervisor	Contractor Assistant
Yearly salary	$64,423	$39,453
Hourly rate	$30.97	$18.97
Growth rate	2%	4%
Number of jobs	5,398	12,816
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Pipe supervisor vs contractor assistant salary

Pipe supervisors and contractor assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pipe Supervisor	Contractor Assistant
Average salary	$64,423	$39,453
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $89,000	Between $33,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Illinois
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between pipe supervisor and contractor assistant education

There are a few differences between a pipe supervisor and a contractor assistant in terms of educational background:

	Pipe Supervisor	Contractor Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pipe supervisor vs contractor assistant demographics

Here are the differences between pipe supervisors' and contractor assistants' demographics:

	Pipe Supervisor	Contractor Assistant
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 68.2% Female, 31.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between pipe supervisor and contractor assistant duties and responsibilities

Pipe supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the installation of approximately 11,500 LF of pipe for a 60 cell air cool condenser (ACC).
Coordinate all inspection activities, NDE, radiographs and hydrostatic tests.
Assemble and weld various sizes and types of piping using the GTAW process.
Perform visual inspections as well as maintained material, weld data and NDE traceability records.
Shop test, all piping installation, hydro test and HVAC function test.M/E installation, shaft alignment check.
Experience running aluminum and steel pneumatic piping.-Experience installing actuators and hydraulic units for gates and machinery.

Contractor assistant example responsibilities.

Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Construct undergrounds for new homes, complete water systems in copper, pex and cpvc.
Remodel bathrooms, install windows and doors, roofing, siding, fencing, landscaping, and general house repairs.
Certificate in upnor PEX water line install.
Install new 3/4 PVC condensate drains for all coils
Experience working with various PVC and metal pipe materials and fittings.

Pipe supervisor vs contractor assistant skills

Common pipe supervisor skills

Isometric Drawings, 16%
OSHA, 13%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Manpower, 7%
NDE, 6%
Stainless Steel, 5%

Common contractor assistant skills

Drywall Installation, 12%
Purchase Orders, 9%
Administrative Tasks, 6%
Contract Terms, 6%
Construction Sites, 5%
Sheetrock, 5%