Set builder vs lead carpenter

The differences between set builders and lead 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 lead carpenter. Additionally, a lead carpenter has an average salary of $49,228, 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 lead carpenter are safety rules, roofing, and plumbing.

Set builder vs lead carpenter overview

	Set Builder	Lead Carpenter
Yearly salary	$34,074	$49,228
Hourly rate	$16.38	$23.67
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	4,589	6,359
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Set builder vs lead carpenter salary

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

	Set Builder	Lead Carpenter
Average salary	$34,074	$49,228
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $48,000	Between $36,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Brasfield & Gorrie
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between set builder and lead carpenter education

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

	Set Builder	Lead Carpenter
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Set builder vs lead carpenter demographics

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

	Set Builder	Lead Carpenter
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%
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, 7.4% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between set builder and lead 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.

Lead carpenter example responsibilities.

Manage complete renovations and new construction of banks for commercial construction company.
Erect scaffolding, pump jacks, ladder jacks and ladders for assembling structures over head height.
Erect scaffolding for buildings and ship structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms and gangways.
Remodel, framing, fire/flood restoration, demo and build back and new construction builds, install Sheetrock, special projects.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Lead the coordination of projects with subcontractors such as plumbers, electricians, and HVAC.

Set builder vs lead carpenter skills

Common set builder skills

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

Common lead carpenter skills

Safety Rules, 12%
Roofing, 11%
Plumbing, 10%
Door Installation, 6%
Drywall Installation, 5%
Power Saws, 4%