Pipe supervisor vs private contractor

The differences between pipe supervisors and private contractors 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 private contractor. Additionally, a pipe supervisor has an average salary of $64,423, which is higher than the $45,674 average annual salary of a private contractor.

The top three skills for a pipe supervisor include isometric drawings, OSHA and safety procedures. The most important skills for a private contractor are windows, snow removal, and RAN.

Pipe supervisor vs private contractor overview

	Pipe Supervisor	Private Contractor
Yearly salary	$64,423	$45,674
Hourly rate	$30.97	$21.96
Growth rate	2%	8%
Number of jobs	5,398	13,902
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Pipe supervisor vs private contractor salary

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

	Pipe Supervisor	Private Contractor
Average salary	$64,423	$45,674
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $89,000	Between $27,000 And $76,000
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Differences between pipe supervisor and private contractor education

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

	Pipe Supervisor	Private Contractor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pipe supervisor vs private contractor demographics

Here are the differences between pipe supervisors' and private contractors' demographics:

	Pipe Supervisor	Private Contractor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 73.7% Female, 26.3%
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, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between pipe supervisor and private contractor 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.

Private contractor example responsibilities.

Enter and manage data for timberline for JC/AP/AR for multiple companies.
Manage, oversee and troubleshoot production schedules, critical orders and product development.
Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Prepare and submit EHR data require for third party, Medicare, and Medicaid compliance audits.
Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.

Pipe supervisor vs private contractor skills

Common pipe supervisor skills

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

Common private contractor skills

Windows, 36%
Snow Removal, 16%
RAN, 8%
Manual Labor, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
HVAC, 6%