Shaper vs jointer

The differences between shapers and jointers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a jointer has an average salary of $52,087, which is higher than the $46,595 average annual salary of a shaper.

Shaper vs jointer overview

	Shaper	Jointer
Yearly salary	$46,595	$52,087
Hourly rate	$22.40	$25.04
Growth rate	-5%	6%
Number of jobs	334	488
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	43	45
Years of experience	-	-

Shaper vs jointer salary

Shapers and jointers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shaper	Jointer
Average salary	$46,595	$52,087
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $85,000	Between $26,000 And $101,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between shaper and jointer education

There are a few differences between a shaper and a jointer in terms of educational background:

	Shaper	Jointer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Shaper vs jointer demographics

Here are the differences between shapers' and jointers' demographics:

	Shaper	Jointer
Average age	43	45
Gender ratio	Male, 74.1% Female, 25.9%	Male, 81.5% Female, 18.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 7.1% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 4.1% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between shaper and jointer duties and responsibilities

Shaper example responsibilities.

Run countertops through shaper machine then form them to the style request.
Operate plastic mold machines, building of mixing machines, assemble parts on lid line, run stock to departments if need
Help shape surfboards and work around the shaping wear house.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.Rework, repair, or replace damage parts or assemblies.

Jointer example responsibilities.

Manage the OSP splicing department for the past year successfully with limit time, tools, and under train techs.
Prepare specialized tools and equipment, measuring all cables and accessories, order all necessary parts.
Qualify on various other positions in factory setting up and operating equipment.
Maintain documentation for all telecommunication systems, including equipment inventory and floor plans.
Operate various types of bucket and digger derrick trucks.

Shaper vs jointer skills

Common shaper skills

Assembly Line, 100%

Common jointer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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