Prop maker vs window installer

The differences between prop makers and window installers 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 window installer. Additionally, a prop maker has an average salary of $54,499, which is higher than the $40,179 average annual salary of a window installer.

The top three skills for a prop maker include table saws, MIG and . The most important skills for a window installer are customer service, customer satisfaction, and ladders.

Prop maker vs window installer overview

	Prop Maker	Window Installer
Yearly salary	$54,499	$40,179
Hourly rate	$26.20	$19.32
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	6,977	20,815
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Prop maker vs window installer salary

Prop makers and window installers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Prop Maker	Window Installer
Average salary	$54,499	$40,179
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $83,000	Between $28,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Building Material Distributors
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between prop maker and window installer education

There are a few differences between a prop maker and a window installer in terms of educational background:

	Prop Maker	Window Installer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Prop maker vs window installer demographics

Here are the differences between prop makers' and window installers' demographics:

	Prop Maker	Window Installer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%
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, 7.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.6% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between prop maker and window installer 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.

Window installer example responsibilities.

Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
Work at grind level as well as use ladders to reach upper floor windows.
Repair and or replacement of damage siding, shingles, fascia and window wrapping.
Install windows, setup ladders, cleanup, remove windows, cut trim on a brake.
Remove old shingles, clean surface, and fasten shingles to roof using cement or asphalt.
Remodel homes and roofing to customer specifications.

Prop maker vs window installer skills

Common prop maker skills

Table Saws, 71%
MIG, 29%

Common window installer skills

Customer Service, 43%
Customer Satisfaction, 21%
Ladders, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
New Windows, 4%
Window Treatments, 3%