Sheet metal apprentice vs carpenter

The differences between sheet metal apprentices and carpenters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a carpenter has an average salary of $41,748, which is higher than the $39,020 average annual salary of a sheet metal apprentice.

The top three skills for a sheet metal apprentice include HVAC, hand tools and product specifications. The most important skills for a carpenter are hand tools, ladders, and install windows.

Sheet metal apprentice vs carpenter overview

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Carpenter
Yearly salary	$39,020	$41,748
Hourly rate	$18.76	$20.07
Growth rate	-1%	2%
Number of jobs	11,342	5,862
Job satisfaction	-	4.86
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	12

Sheet metal apprentice vs carpenter salary

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Carpenter
Average salary	$39,020	$41,748
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $52,000	Between $31,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Argonne National Laboratory
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and carpenter education

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Carpenter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sheet metal apprentice vs carpenter demographics

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Carpenter
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
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, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	4%	2%

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and carpenter 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.

Carpenter example responsibilities.

Remodel homes, roofing, electric, plumbing, framework, Sheetrock, finishing work.
Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
Follow establish safety rules and regulations as specified by OSHA and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform new construction, concrete foundations, layout framing, formwork, roofing, site preparation through fine finish.
Perform work including, fiberglass framing, concrete form, scaffolding, erecting metal stud walls, drywall and general carpentry
General labor practices, carpentry, masonry, cement pouring, hardwood floors, cleanup, and other duties as assigned.

Sheet metal apprentice vs carpenter skills

Common sheet metal apprentice skills

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

Common carpenter skills

Hand Tools, 17%
Ladders, 8%
Install Windows, 7%
Roofing, 7%
Safety Rules, 6%
Scaffolding, 6%