Signal helper vs demolition worker

The differences between signal helpers and demolition 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 $32,985 average annual salary of a demolition worker.

The top three skills for a signal helper include signal equipment, routine maintenance and warning devices. The most important skills for a demolition worker are demolition, hazardous materials, and safety codes.

Signal helper vs demolition worker overview

	Signal Helper	Demolition Worker
Yearly salary	$36,643	$32,985
Hourly rate	$17.62	$15.86
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	14,377	33,532
Job satisfaction	-	4.5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	-	-

Signal helper vs demolition worker salary

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

	Signal Helper	Demolition Worker
Average salary	$36,643	$32,985
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $49,000	Between $22,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between signal helper and demolition worker education

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

	Signal Helper	Demolition Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Signal helper vs demolition worker demographics

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

	Signal Helper	Demolition Worker
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% Asian, 2.5% White, 50.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between signal helper and demolition 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.

Demolition worker example responsibilities.

Skil at operating jackhammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, surveying and measuring equipment.
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment.
Tear down mold Sheetrock, mold ceilings, and cabinets
Set up and operate equipment such as hoists, jackhammers, or drills, in order to bore charge holes.
Destroy and take apart buildings by operating wrecking balls and other machines using hand, sledgehammers, axes, or shovels.
Work at different kinds of construction as a laborer, carpenter, electrician, plumber, HVAC, and, superintendent.

Signal helper vs demolition worker skills

Common signal helper skills

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

Common demolition worker skills

Demolition, 43%
Hazardous Materials, 9%
Safety Codes, 5%
Asbestos, 4%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Physical Labor, 3%