Set builder vs window installer

The differences between set builders 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 set builder and a window installer. Additionally, a window installer has an average salary of $40,179, 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 window installer are customer service, customer satisfaction, and ladders.

Set builder vs window installer overview

	Set Builder	Window Installer
Yearly salary	$34,074	$40,179
Hourly rate	$16.38	$19.32
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	4,589	20,815
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Set builder vs window installer salary

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

	Set Builder	Window Installer
Average salary	$34,074	$40,179
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $48,000	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 set builder and window installer education

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

	Set Builder	Window Installer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Fine Arts	Business
Most common college	-	-

Set builder vs window installer demographics

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

	Set Builder	Window Installer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%
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, 7.7% 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 set builder and window 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.

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.

Set builder vs window installer skills

Common set builder skills

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

Common window installer skills

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