Sheet metal apprentice vs pipe foreman

The differences between sheet metal apprentices and pipe foremen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pipe foreman has an average salary of $49,468, 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 pipe foreman are hand tools, OSHA, and ladders.

Sheet metal apprentice vs pipe foreman overview

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Pipe Foreman
Yearly salary	$39,020	$49,468
Hourly rate	$18.76	$23.78
Growth rate	-1%	2%
Number of jobs	11,342	7,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	-

Sheet metal apprentice vs pipe foreman salary

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Pipe Foreman
Average salary	$39,020	$49,468
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $52,000	Between $38,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and pipe foreman education

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Pipe Foreman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Sheet metal apprentice vs pipe foreman demographics

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

	Sheet Metal Apprentice	Pipe Foreman
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
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, 9.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 1.9% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	4%	2%

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and pipe foreman 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.

Pipe foreman example responsibilities.

Use hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machines and manage work with little supervision.
Maintain a safe work environment ensuring that workers follow safety rules in accordance with client and OSHA.
Install HVAC systems, building control systems.
Form cast iron and PVC roof drains, sewer drains.
Set up equipment for welds with SMAW, TIG and brazing processes.
Work in full alkaline gear while doing demo and installation contaminate lines.

Sheet metal apprentice vs pipe foreman skills

Common sheet metal apprentice skills

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

Common pipe foreman skills

Hand Tools, 14%
OSHA, 12%
Ladders, 7%
Construction Sites, 5%
Pipe Systems, 5%
Storm Sewer, 5%