Sign builder vs sign erector

The differences between sign builders and sign erectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a sign builder has an average salary of $36,519, which is higher than the $34,952 average annual salary of a sign erector.

The top three skills for a sign builder include vinyl graphics, CNC and vehicle wraps. The most important skills for a sign erector are CDL, MUTCD, and .

Sign builder vs sign erector overview

	Sign Builder	Sign Erector
Yearly salary	$36,519	$34,952
Hourly rate	$17.56	$16.80
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	4,680	1,872
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Sign builder vs sign erector salary

Sign builders and sign erectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sign Builder	Sign Erector
Average salary	$36,519	$34,952
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	Between $21,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between sign builder and sign erector education

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

	Sign Builder	Sign Erector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Sign builder vs sign erector demographics

Here are the differences between sign builders' and sign erectors' demographics:

	Sign Builder	Sign Erector
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 91.6% Female, 8.4%	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%
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, 5.4% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 1.3% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between sign builder and sign erector 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.

Sign erector example responsibilities.

Hand craft signs in workshop and work with different materials such as aluminum, plastic, fiberglass, Plexiglas and lexan.
Wear and maintain all PPE.

Sign builder vs sign erector skills

Common sign builder skills

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

Common sign erector skills

CDL, 84%
MUTCD, 16%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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