Surveyor helper vs helper

The differences between surveyor helpers and helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a surveyor helper, becoming a helper takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a surveyor helper has an average salary of $53,025, which is higher than the $31,331 average annual salary of a helper.

The top three skills for a surveyor helper include GPS, tripods and prism. The most important skills for a helper are food handling, safety procedures, and safety rules.

Surveyor helper vs helper overview

	Surveyor Helper	Helper
Yearly salary	$53,025	$31,331
Hourly rate	$25.49	$15.06
Growth rate	1%	4%
Number of jobs	16,352	29,873
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	44	34
Years of experience	6	12

Surveyor helper vs helper salary

Surveyor helpers and helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Surveyor Helper	Helper
Average salary	$53,025	$31,331
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $80,000	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 surveyor helper and helper education

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

	Surveyor Helper	Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Business
Most common college	Pennsylvania State University	-

Surveyor helper vs helper demographics

Here are the differences between surveyor helpers' and helpers' demographics:

	Surveyor Helper	Helper
Average age	44	34
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.9% White, 75.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	7%	2%

Differences between surveyor helper and helper duties and responsibilities

Surveyor helper example responsibilities.

Collect, processes, analyzes and manages field data using GIS and spatial technologies.
Complete field work by inspecting dams, setting grade stakes, and updating property records using a Trimble R8 GNSS system.
File all log sheets and produce a final project book and interactive CD-ROM.
Perform excellent outside sales serving thousands of Medicare and Medicaid members in multiple states promoting free delivery of prescription medications.

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.

Surveyor helper vs helper skills

Common surveyor helper skills

GPS, 24%
Tripods, 12%
Prism, 11%
Theodolites, 11%
Property Corners, 10%
Property Lines, 9%

Common helper skills

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