Steel erector vs sign builder

The differences between steel erectors and sign builders 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 $36,280 average annual salary of a steel erector.

The top three skills for a steel erector include torches, blueprint specifications and steel beams. The most important skills for a sign builder are vinyl graphics, CNC, and vehicle wraps.

Steel erector vs sign builder overview

	Steel Erector	Sign Builder
Yearly salary	$36,280	$36,519
Hourly rate	$17.44	$17.56
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	294	4,680
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Steel erector vs sign builder salary

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

	Steel Erector	Sign Builder
Average salary	$36,280	$36,519
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between steel erector and sign builder education

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

	Steel Erector	Sign Builder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Steel erector vs sign builder demographics

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

	Steel Erector	Sign Builder
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.4% Female, 2.6%	Male, 91.6% Female, 8.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 1.6% White, 67.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	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%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between steel erector and sign builder duties and responsibilities

Steel erector example responsibilities.

Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using torches, saws and or welding equipment.
Erect steel into place by using forklifts, chain hoists, and signaling crane operators.
Load, unload, and set machinery and equipment and operate power hoists, forklifts, and aerial lifts.
Handle and execute all activities relate to erection and dismantling of scaffolding.
Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
scaffold erector competent skills leadership skills flatb driver (non cdl) forklift operator

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.

Steel erector vs sign builder skills

Common steel erector skills

Torches, 25%
Blueprint Specifications, 14%
Steel Beams, 13%
Safety Guidelines, 8%
Hand Tools, 6%
Steel Erection, 4%

Common sign builder skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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