Pipe welder vs spot welder

The differences between pipe welders and spot welders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a pipe welder and a spot welder. Additionally, a pipe welder has an average salary of $46,364, which is higher than the $32,277 average annual salary of a spot welder.

The top three skills for a pipe welder include carbon steel, MIG and hand tools. The most important skills for a spot welder are spot welding, spot welders, and quality standards.

Pipe welder vs spot welder overview

	Pipe Welder	Spot Welder
Yearly salary	$46,364	$32,277
Hourly rate	$22.29	$15.52
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	7,738	8,126
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	4	4

Pipe welder vs spot welder salary

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

	Pipe Welder	Spot Welder
Average salary	$46,364	$32,277
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $63,000	Between $26,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	North Kingstown, RI	Fridley, MN
Highest paying state	Alaska	Wyoming
Best paying company	Forum Energy Technologies	General Electric
Best paying industry	Construction	Automotive

Differences between pipe welder and spot welder education

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

	Pipe Welder	Spot Welder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pipe welder vs spot welder demographics

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

	Pipe Welder	Spot Welder
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%	Male, 69.2% Female, 30.8%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 2.8% White, 64.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between pipe welder and spot welder duties and responsibilities

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.

Spot welder example responsibilities.

Operate a laser CNC fabricator, press brake and occasionally TIG and MIG welding equipment.
Set up and operate CNC, mechanical, and hydraulic press brake.
Operate CNC punch and CNC shearer.
Spot welder, MIG welder, line assembly, metal repair and final line inspector.
Weld metal wires together in jigs to make magazine racks, cages and various products.
Used hoists, microscopes, calipers, ban see, and hand hold and bench grinders.

Pipe welder vs spot welder skills

Common pipe welder skills

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

Common spot welder skills

Spot Welding, 35%
Spot Welders, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%
Assembly Line, 5%
MIG, 5%
Safety Equipment, 4%