Renovator vs electrical contractor

The differences between renovators and electrical contractors 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 renovator, becoming an electrical contractor takes usually requires 8-10 years. Additionally, an electrical contractor has an average salary of $66,405, which is higher than the $40,779 average annual salary of a renovator.

The top three skills for a renovator include plumbing, windows and drywall installation. The most important skills for an electrical contractor are electrical conduit, electrical systems, and transformers.

Renovator vs electrical contractor overview

	Renovator	Electrical Contractor
Yearly salary	$40,779	$66,405
Hourly rate	$19.61	$31.93
Growth rate	-4%	-
Number of jobs	972	46,437
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	50
Years of experience	-	10

Renovator vs electrical contractor salary

Renovators and electrical contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Renovator	Electrical Contractor
Average salary	$40,779	$66,405
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $59,000	Between $47,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between renovator and electrical contractor education

There are a few differences between a renovator and an electrical contractor in terms of educational background:

	Renovator	Electrical Contractor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Renovator vs electrical contractor demographics

Here are the differences between renovators' and electrical contractors' demographics:

	Renovator	Electrical Contractor
Average age	46	50
Gender ratio	Male, 80.3% Female, 19.7%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between renovator and electrical contractor duties and responsibilities

Renovator example responsibilities.

Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Remodel, bedrooms, basements, kitchens and bathrooms
Tape around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
Remodel and renovation of historic and high end homes.
Rehab and renovate properties, remove drywall, insulation, flooring and plumbing fixtures, remodel interiors of homes from architectural designs
Install, repair troubleshoot test residential plumbing, electrical systems and associate appliances.

Electrical contractor example responsibilities.

Coordinate different activity PMs and corrective work orders for HVAC and refrigeration group.
Wire transformers boxes, GFI's, internal and external lighting and emergency fire alarms.
Install and repair electrical wiring and HVAC systems in new and existing residential homes and commercial businesses.
Supply parts, tools, and labor for the job and ensure adherence with the NEC codes and requirements.
Commercial/Residential-Pul MC cable, run EMT/PVC, install fixtures/devices
Maintain dc and ac drives and induction heating equipment and furnaces.

Renovator vs electrical contractor skills

Common renovator skills

Plumbing, 29%
Windows, 17%
Drywall Installation, 14%
Bathroom Fixtures, 7%
Sheetrock, 6%
Remodel, 4%

Common electrical contractor skills

Electrical Conduit, 12%
Electrical Systems, 6%
Transformers, 6%
Safety Codes, 5%
General Contractors, 4%
Payroll, 4%