Pipe supervisor vs field supervisor

The differences between pipe supervisors and field supervisors 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 field supervisor. Additionally, a pipe supervisor has an average salary of $64,423, which is higher than the $42,894 average annual salary of a field supervisor.

The top three skills for a pipe supervisor include isometric drawings, OSHA and safety procedures. The most important skills for a field supervisor are customer service, quality standards, and emergency situations.

Pipe supervisor vs field supervisor overview

	Pipe Supervisor	Field Supervisor
Yearly salary	$64,423	$42,894
Hourly rate	$30.97	$20.62
Growth rate	2%	8%
Number of jobs	5,398	56,540
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Pipe supervisor vs field supervisor salary

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

	Pipe Supervisor	Field Supervisor
Average salary	$64,423	$42,894
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $89,000	Between $30,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	PNM Resources
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between pipe supervisor and field supervisor education

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

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

Pipe supervisor vs field supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between pipe supervisors' and field supervisors' demographics:

	Pipe Supervisor	Field Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 82.3% Female, 17.7%
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, 5.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 1.4% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between pipe supervisor and field supervisor 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.

Field supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage well site personnel and all lease operators, completing records, ensuring certifications and maintaining personnel data when require.
Project manage and monitor all print job requests via TRAC (RICOH web base job requesting and reporting tool).
Manage logistics and implementation of an experiential marketing campaign in a mall setting - including on-site management.
Operate vehicles and power equipment, such as trucks and trailers, mowers, snow blowers and power tools.
Have pipe, unlimite plate, and sheet metal certifications.
Operate machinery including mowers, trimmers, thatchers, and aerators.

Pipe supervisor vs field supervisor skills

Common pipe supervisor skills

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

Common field supervisor skills

Customer Service, 12%
Quality Standards, 8%
Emergency Situations, 8%
Payroll, 7%
Direct Supervision, 7%
HR, 7%