Set builder vs installer

The differences between set builders and 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 set builder and an installer. Additionally, an installer has an average salary of $39,799, which is higher than the $34,074 average annual salary of a set builder.

The top three skills for a set builder include nail guns, art directors and theater productions. The most important skills for an installer are customer service, windows, and plumbing.

Set builder vs installer overview

	Set Builder	Installer
Yearly salary	$34,074	$39,799
Hourly rate	$16.38	$19.13
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	4,589	30,303
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Set builder vs installer salary

Set builders and installers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Set Builder	Installer
Average salary	$34,074	$39,799
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $48,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Pella
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between set builder and installer education

There are a few differences between a set builder and an installer in terms of educational background:

	Set Builder	Installer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Set builder vs installer demographics

Here are the differences between set builders' and installers' demographics:

	Set Builder	Installer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between set builder and installer duties and responsibilities

Set builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Run forklift, bobcat, and do anything to get tank build.
Direct cranes, work with large equipment and machinery such as JLG's and forklifts.
Work on various pieces of furniture, walls and the like to hang costumes and other accessories on.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
Work at home depot rapid deployment center in northside of Houston.

Installer example responsibilities.

Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
Experience with brazing, running new line set, and EPA certify.
Install various heating and air conditioning systems like water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, a/c condensers.
Work with steel snips, brake and screw guns.
Train in Crestron integrate systems.
Schedule and run sales appointments.

Set builder vs installer skills

Common set builder skills

Nail Guns, 45%
Art Directors, 32%
Theater Productions, 12%
General Maintenance, 11%

Common installer skills

Customer Service, 27%
Windows, 11%
Plumbing, 10%
Work Ethic, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
HVAC, 4%