Sheet metal apprentice vs apprentice

The differences between sheet metal apprentices and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a sheet metal apprentice has an average salary of $39,020, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for a sheet metal apprentice include HVAC, hand tools and product specifications. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Sheet metal apprentice vs apprentice overview

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$39,020	$37,107
Hourly rate	$18.76	$17.84
Growth rate	-1%	7%
Number of jobs	11,342	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	12

Sheet metal apprentice vs apprentice salary

Sheet metal apprentices and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Apprentice
Average salary	$39,020	$37,107
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $52,000	Between $26,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Worcester, MA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mid-South Management
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and apprentice education

There are a few differences between a sheet metal apprentice and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sheet metal apprentice vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between sheet metal apprentices' and apprentices' demographics:

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Apprentice
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 2.6% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	3%

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Sheet metal apprentice example responsibilities.

Help hang duct work, make duct work, plumbing.
Certify by the USAF in MIG and TIG weld operations.
Use scribers, dividers, and squares to mark dimensions on materials
Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
Perform in visible, progressively responsible roles primarily involving the installation of commercial/ industrial HVAC equipment.
Work to restore aircraft to optimal performance capacity by ensuring that necessary devices are repaired and install according to FAA guidelines.

Apprentice example responsibilities.

Perform services include but not limit to plumbing, roofing, siding, painting, tiling, and electrical work.
Replace asphalt shingles, and other cold application roofs, and built-up roofs and apply caulking materials and membrane waterproofing.
Experience with EPDM & TPO single-ply membrane, fully adhere and mechanically fasten.
Assist journeyman with bending pipe (EMT, PVC & rigid), pulling and installing wire, and terminating panels
Locate and repair leaks in asphalt, asbestos, and slate shingles, tile and built-up roofs and single-ply membranes.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, conduit systems, fixtures, wall sockets, plugs and switches.

Sheet metal apprentice vs apprentice skills

Common sheet metal apprentice skills

HVAC, 16%
Hand Tools, 15%
Product Specifications, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Ladders, 7%
Safety Procedures, 5%

Common apprentice skills

PET, 43%
Customer Service, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Apprenticeship, 4%
Safety Procedures, 3%
CPR, 1%