Sprinkler installer vs pipe foreman

The differences between sprinkler installers and pipe foremen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pipe foreman has an average salary of $49,468, which is higher than the $35,205 average annual salary of a sprinkler installer.

The top three skills for a sprinkler installer include fire protection, ladders and sprinkler systems. The most important skills for a pipe foreman are hand tools, OSHA, and ladders.

Sprinkler installer vs pipe foreman overview

	Sprinkler Installer	Pipe Foreman
Yearly salary	$35,205	$49,468
Hourly rate	$16.93	$23.78
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	15,749	7,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Sprinkler installer vs pipe foreman salary

Sprinkler installers and pipe foremen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sprinkler Installer	Pipe Foreman
Average salary	$35,205	$49,468
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $44,000	Between $38,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between sprinkler installer and pipe foreman education

There are a few differences between a sprinkler installer and a pipe foreman in terms of educational background:

	Sprinkler Installer	Pipe Foreman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Sprinkler installer vs pipe foreman demographics

Here are the differences between sprinkler installers' and pipe foremen' demographics:

	Sprinkler Installer	Pipe Foreman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 98.3% Female, 1.7%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 2.1% White, 65.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 1.9% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between sprinkler installer and pipe foreman duties and responsibilities

Sprinkler installer example responsibilities.

Work landscaping jobs and installing sprinklers or fixing broken ones
Design sprinkler, plumbing systems and calculate sewer connections.
Interpret blueprints, fitting and installing sprinkler systems that meet NFPA standards.
Install sprinklers for a few big town homes, apartments and also many personal own homes.
Work off of lifts, ladders, scaffolds to install piping to proper areas according to design and fire sprinkler code.
Use of technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.

Pipe foreman example responsibilities.

Use hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machines and manage work with little supervision.
Maintain a safe work environment ensuring that workers follow safety rules in accordance with client and OSHA.
Install HVAC systems, building control systems.
Form cast iron and PVC roof drains, sewer drains.
Set up equipment for welds with SMAW, TIG and brazing processes.
Work in full alkaline gear while doing demo and installation contaminate lines.

Sprinkler installer vs pipe foreman skills

Common sprinkler installer skills

Fire Protection, 28%
Ladders, 21%
Sprinkler Systems, 18%
Scaffolding, 17%
Hand Tools, 6%
Fire Pumps, 4%

Common pipe foreman skills

Hand Tools, 14%
OSHA, 12%
Ladders, 7%
Construction Sites, 5%
Pipe Systems, 5%
Storm Sewer, 5%