Sign builder vs building contractor

The differences between sign builders and building contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a building contractor has an average salary of $72,354, which is higher than the $36,519 average annual salary of a sign builder.

The top three skills for a sign builder include vinyl graphics, CNC and vehicle wraps. The most important skills for a building contractor are plumbing, contract terms, and sub contractors.

Sign builder vs building contractor overview

	Sign Builder	Building Contractor
Yearly salary	$36,519	$72,354
Hourly rate	$17.56	$34.79
Growth rate	4%	8%
Number of jobs	4,680	16,283
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	42	46
Years of experience	-	-

Sign builder vs building contractor salary

Sign builders and building contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sign Builder	Building Contractor
Average salary	$36,519	$72,354
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	Between $52,000 And $99,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between sign builder and building contractor education

There are a few differences between a sign builder and a building contractor in terms of educational background:

	Sign Builder	Building Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sign builder vs building contractor demographics

Here are the differences between sign builders' and building contractors' demographics:

	Sign Builder	Building Contractor
Average age	42	46
Gender ratio	Male, 91.6% Female, 8.4%	Male, 89.0% Female, 11.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 67.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 1.5% White, 68.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	2%

Differences between sign builder and building contractor duties and responsibilities

Sign builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Install roadside signage and pavement markings as designated by MUTCD guidelines
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

Building contractor example responsibilities.

Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Install cedar shakes and various asphalt roofs, including- 3 tab shingles, malarkey shingles, and architectural shingles.
Mop and pour hot asphalt or tar onto roof base when applying asphalt or tar and gravel to roof.
Install, update, troubleshoot and/or repair trade-specific/project relate assignments.
Utilize industry knowledge to anticipate and communicate changes and adjustments effecting project plans, specifications or design.
Automate company records in QuickBooks resulting in more accurate reflection of company income and expenses

Sign builder vs building contractor skills

Common sign builder skills

Vinyl Graphics, 38%
CNC, 38%
Vehicle Wraps, 23%

Common building contractor skills

Plumbing, 17%
Contract Terms, 8%
Sub Contractors, 7%
Windows, 6%
Building Repairs, 5%
Payroll, 4%