Sprinkler fitter helper vs helper

The differences between sprinkler fitter helpers and helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a sprinkler fitter helper, becoming a helper takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a sprinkler fitter helper has an average salary of $34,820, which is higher than the $31,331 average annual salary of a helper.

The top three skills for a sprinkler fitter helper include fire protection, ladders and hand tools. The most important skills for a helper are food handling, safety procedures, and safety rules.

Sprinkler fitter helper vs helper overview

	Sprinkler Fitter Helper	Helper
Yearly salary	$34,820	$31,331
Hourly rate	$16.74	$15.06
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	15,456	29,873
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	2	12

Sprinkler fitter helper vs helper salary

Sprinkler fitter helpers and helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sprinkler Fitter Helper	Helper
Average salary	$34,820	$31,331
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $46,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between sprinkler fitter helper and helper education

There are a few differences between a sprinkler fitter helper and a helper in terms of educational background:

	Sprinkler Fitter Helper	Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Computer Applications	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sprinkler fitter helper vs helper demographics

Here are the differences between sprinkler fitter helpers' and helpers' demographics:

	Sprinkler Fitter Helper	Helper
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.3% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 2.3% White, 53.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% Asian, 2.2% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between sprinkler fitter helper and helper duties and responsibilities

Sprinkler fitter helper example responsibilities.

Assure sprinklers are installed properly and check water systems and sprinkler pressures.
Insure accountability maintaining data base and generating require reports that rely on self-management skills to be successful.
Operate equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinder, beveling machines and round-up clamps.

Helper example responsibilities.

Attach pulleys and blocks to fix overhead structures such as beams, etc.
Operate power nail guns, paint sprayers, ladders, power washers, drive company truck.
Clean areas that harbore pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels and mops, preparatory to fumigating.
Operate winches and hoisting devices.
Perform tack welding as necessary.
Install EMT and new wire throughout structure.

Sprinkler fitter helper vs helper skills

Common sprinkler fitter helper skills

Fire Protection, 72%
Ladders, 10%
Hand Tools, 7%
NFPA, 4%
Read Blueprints, 3%
Fitter, 3%

Common helper skills

Food Handling, 24%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Safety Rules, 7%
Construction Sites, 7%
Physical Labor, 5%
Windows, 3%