Sheet metal apprentice vs journeyman

The differences between sheet metal apprentices and journeymen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a journeyman has an average salary of $57,682, 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 journeyman are hand tools, work ethic, and HVAC.

Sheet metal apprentice vs journeyman overview

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Journeyman
Yearly salary	$39,020	$57,682
Hourly rate	$18.76	$27.73
Growth rate	-1%	2%
Number of jobs	11,342	13,953
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	4

Sheet metal apprentice vs journeyman salary

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Journeyman
Average salary	$39,020	$57,682
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $52,000	Between $39,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	CVR Energy
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and journeyman education

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Journeyman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sheet metal apprentice vs journeyman demographics

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Journeyman
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
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, 7.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	4%	2%

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and journeyman 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.

Journeyman example responsibilities.

Manage 22 active duty hydraulic technicians in support of 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10A aircraft.
Serve as the hoisting specialist for critical glass lifts in order to achieve proper install while mitigating any risk for loss.
Implement and manage training program for incoming and/or replacement facility managers enhancing overall knowledge of CE maintenance and repair operations.
Install EMT to rigid including PVC.
Perform arc welding of steel clips for curtain wall installation.
Repair the electrical systems of various engineering equipment utilizing soldering irons, resistors, relays, switches, and hand tools.

Sheet metal apprentice vs journeyman skills

Common sheet metal apprentice skills

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

Common journeyman skills

Hand Tools, 21%
Work Ethic, 13%
HVAC, 12%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Plumbing, 5%
OSHA, 5%