Prop maker vs carpenter helper

The differences between prop makers and carpenter helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a prop maker and a carpenter helper. Additionally, a prop maker has an average salary of $54,499, which is higher than the $34,192 average annual salary of a carpenter helper.

The top three skills for a prop maker include table saws, MIG and . The most important skills for a carpenter helper are hand tools, ladders, and safety rules.

Prop maker vs carpenter helper overview

	Prop Maker	Carpenter Helper
Yearly salary	$54,499	$34,192
Hourly rate	$26.20	$16.44
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	6,977	29,208
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Prop maker vs carpenter helper salary

Prop makers and carpenter helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Prop Maker	Carpenter Helper
Average salary	$54,499	$34,192
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $83,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Northampton, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Black & Veatch
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between prop maker and carpenter helper education

There are a few differences between a prop maker and a carpenter helper in terms of educational background:

	Prop Maker	Carpenter Helper
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Prop maker vs carpenter helper demographics

Here are the differences between prop makers' and carpenter helpers' demographics:

	Prop Maker	Carpenter Helper
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% Asian, 1.6% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.7% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between prop maker and carpenter helper duties and responsibilities

Prop maker example responsibilities.

Lead a team in creation of costumes for mascot character development for entertainment studios and theme parks.
Manage, implement and review safety policies, conduct safety audits as required as well as conduct JSA tool box talks.
Observe and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing require PPE.
Take 2D concept art and make functioning complete props and costumes with budget and time frame limitations.
Operate hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Measure & marks cutting lines on material, using work aids, like jigs fixtures, micrometers, calipers and templates.

Carpenter helper example responsibilities.

Put up and dismantle scaffolding, shoring, bracing, ladders, handrails, platforms and gangways.
Cut and put up Sheetrock, as well as cement board.
Apply caulking compounds by hand and with caulking gun to seal crevices.
Assist lead carpenter with various jobs, including hanging Sheetrock and painting.
Assist in demo and construction of homes with water and/or fire damage.
Assist lead carpenter of demo and remodeling that mainly consist in kitchen and bathrooms.

Prop maker vs carpenter helper skills

Common prop maker skills

Table Saws, 71%
MIG, 29%

Common carpenter helper skills

Hand Tools, 30%
Ladders, 13%
Safety Rules, 7%
Scaffolding, 6%
Door Frames, 6%
Caulking, 4%