Tool pusher vs electrical contractor

The differences between tool pushers and electrical contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a tool pusher, becoming an electrical contractor takes usually requires 8-10 years. Additionally, a tool pusher has an average salary of $154,062, which is higher than the $66,405 average annual salary of an electrical contractor.

The top three skills for a tool pusher include CDL, DOT and well control. The most important skills for an electrical contractor are electrical conduit, electrical systems, and transformers.

Tool pusher vs electrical contractor overview

	Tool Pusher	Electrical Contractor
Yearly salary	$154,062	$66,405
Hourly rate	$74.07	$31.93
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	8,799	46,437
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	50
Years of experience	-	10

Tool pusher vs electrical contractor salary

Tool pushers and electrical contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tool Pusher	Electrical Contractor
Average salary	$154,062	$66,405
Salary range	Between $95,000 And $249,000	Between $47,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tool pusher and electrical contractor education

There are a few differences between a tool pusher and an electrical contractor in terms of educational background:

	Tool Pusher	Electrical Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Tool pusher vs electrical contractor demographics

Here are the differences between tool pushers' and electrical contractors' demographics:

	Tool Pusher	Electrical Contractor
Average age	46	50
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 1.4% White, 63.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between tool pusher and electrical contractor duties and responsibilities

Tool pusher example responsibilities.

Manage drilling operations for geotechnical drilling operations
Drill H2S and high gain/loss formations.
Operate power tongs and CRT running tools.
Drill directional, straight hole and H2S wells.
Coronete rig moves, order equipment for job to be perform, including packers, tubular bop's exc.
Assure observance of all health, safety and regulatory systems with OSHA, in addition to the drilling contractor HSE program

Electrical contractor example responsibilities.

Coordinate different activity PMs and corrective work orders for HVAC and refrigeration group.
Wire transformers boxes, GFI's, internal and external lighting and emergency fire alarms.
Install and repair electrical wiring and HVAC systems in new and existing residential homes and commercial businesses.
Supply parts, tools, and labor for the job and ensure adherence with the NEC codes and requirements.
Commercial/Residential-Pul MC cable, run EMT/PVC, install fixtures/devices
Maintain dc and ac drives and induction heating equipment and furnaces.

Tool pusher vs electrical contractor skills

Common tool pusher skills

CDL, 11%
DOT, 10%
Well Control, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
H2S, 7%
RAN, 7%

Common electrical contractor skills

Electrical Conduit, 12%
Electrical Systems, 6%
Transformers, 6%
Safety Codes, 5%
General Contractors, 4%
Payroll, 4%