Signal helper vs construction worker

The differences between signal helpers and construction workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a signal helper has an average salary of $36,643, which is higher than the $31,842 average annual salary of a construction worker.

The top three skills for a signal helper include signal equipment, routine maintenance and warning devices. The most important skills for a construction worker are roofing, safety rules, and sheetrock.

Signal helper vs construction worker overview

	Signal Helper	Construction Worker
Yearly salary	$36,643	$31,842
Hourly rate	$17.62	$15.31
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	14,377	53,067
Job satisfaction	-	4.33
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	-	-

Signal helper vs construction worker salary

Signal helpers and construction workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Signal Helper	Construction Worker
Average salary	$36,643	$31,842
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $49,000	Between $23,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	CDM Smith
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between signal helper and construction worker education

There are a few differences between a signal helper and a construction worker in terms of educational background:

	Signal Helper	Construction Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Signal helper vs construction worker demographics

Here are the differences between signal helpers' and construction workers' demographics:

	Signal Helper	Construction Worker
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% Asian, 2.1% White, 50.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 27.7% Asian, 2.8% White, 52.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between signal helper and construction worker duties and responsibilities

Signal helper example responsibilities.

Ensure strict compliance with all safety requirements including OSHA mandates and wear appropriate personal protective equipment according to work requirements.
Learned all types of welding stick, tig, mig hardwire and flux core pipe and structural.

Construction worker example responsibilities.

Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Operate cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
Operate the recycle baler machine.
Require PPE / OSHA requirements and respirator tests perform.
General cleaning responsibilities; run cash register and greet customers.
Assist in all phases of construction, demo, and remodeling on an apprentice basis

Signal helper vs construction worker skills

Common signal helper skills

Signal Equipment, 52%
Routine Maintenance, 29%
Warning Devices, 9%
Rail Ties, 5%
Loaders, 5%

Common construction worker skills

Roofing, 17%
Safety Rules, 12%
Sheetrock, 5%
Tape Measure, 4%
Equipment Operators, 4%
Masonry, 4%