Pipe supervisor vs pipe welder

The differences between pipe supervisors and pipe welders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a pipe supervisor, becoming a pipe welder takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a pipe supervisor has an average salary of $64,423, which is higher than the $46,364 average annual salary of a pipe welder.

The top three skills for a pipe supervisor include isometric drawings, OSHA and safety procedures. The most important skills for a pipe welder are carbon steel, MIG, and hand tools.

Pipe supervisor vs pipe welder overview

	Pipe Supervisor	Pipe Welder
Yearly salary	$64,423	$46,364
Hourly rate	$30.97	$22.29
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	5,398	7,738
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	46	40
Years of experience	-	4

Pipe supervisor vs pipe welder salary

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

	Pipe Supervisor	Pipe Welder
Average salary	$64,423	$46,364
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $89,000	Between $33,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	North Kingstown, RI
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Forum Energy Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between pipe supervisor and pipe welder education

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

	Pipe Supervisor	Pipe Welder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Pipe supervisor vs pipe welder demographics

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

	Pipe Supervisor	Pipe Welder
Average age	46	40
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%
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, 10.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.7% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	2%	3%

Differences between pipe supervisor and pipe welder 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.

Pipe welder example responsibilities.

Silver solder, TIG, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW weld mild steel stainless steel aluminum and copper nickel respectively.
Weld carbon and stainless steel pipe in position and roll out machines utilizing GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and SMAW processes.
Skil in all types of welding, including MIG, TIG, stick, aluminum and stainless steel.
Work with TIG and MIG welding systems, as well as forklifts and overhead cranes up to 30 tons.
Work safely under OSHA safety and PPE standards.
Used aluminum GMAW for structural supports and some larger fabrications.

Pipe supervisor vs pipe welder skills

Common pipe supervisor skills

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

Common pipe welder skills

Carbon Steel, 16%
MIG, 10%
Hand Tools, 8%
TIG, 6%
SMAW, 6%
GTAW, 6%