Set builder vs journeyman carpenter

The differences between set builders and journeyman carpenters 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 a journeyman carpenter. Additionally, a journeyman carpenter has an average salary of $48,428, 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 a journeyman carpenter are hand tools, safety rules, and work ethic.

Set builder vs journeyman carpenter overview

	Set Builder	Journeyman Carpenter
Yearly salary	$34,074	$48,428
Hourly rate	$16.38	$23.28
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	4,589	8,871
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Set builder vs journeyman carpenter salary

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

	Set Builder	Journeyman Carpenter
Average salary	$34,074	$48,428
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $48,000	Between $36,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between set builder and journeyman carpenter education

There are a few differences between a set builder and a journeyman carpenter in terms of educational background:

	Set Builder	Journeyman Carpenter
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Set builder vs journeyman carpenter demographics

Here are the differences between set builders' and journeyman carpenters' demographics:

	Set Builder	Journeyman Carpenter
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%	Male, 96.4% Female, 3.6%
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, 7.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.6% White, 61.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between set builder and journeyman carpenter 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.

Journeyman carpenter example responsibilities.

Manage complete renovations and new construction of banks for commercial construction company.
Supervise construction of residential home additions, roofing, decking and siding projects for a residential remodeling organization.
Manage complete renovations and new construction of banks for commercial construction company.

Set builder vs journeyman carpenter skills

Common set builder skills

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

Common journeyman carpenter skills

Hand Tools, 14%
Safety Rules, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Ladders, 10%
Scaffolding, 8%
Scissor Lifts, 6%