Tradesman vs apprentice

The differences between tradesmen and apprentices 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 tradesman, becoming an apprentice takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a tradesman has an average salary of $38,236, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for a tradesman include HVAC, plumbing and hand tools. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Tradesman vs apprentice overview

	Tradesman	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$38,236	$37,107
Hourly rate	$18.38	$17.84
Growth rate	-4%	7%
Number of jobs	460	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	46	42
Years of experience	-	12

Tradesman vs apprentice salary

Tradesmen and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tradesman	Apprentice
Average salary	$38,236	$37,107
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $26,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Beverly Hills, CA	Worcester, MA
Highest paying state	California	Alaska
Best paying company	PruittHealth	Mid-South Management
Best paying industry	Technology	Transportation

Differences between tradesman and apprentice education

There are a few differences between a tradesman and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Tradesman	Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tradesman vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between tradesmen' and apprentices' demographics:

	Tradesman	Apprentice
Average age	46	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 1.5% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	3%

Differences between tradesman and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Tradesman example responsibilities.

Set up the park and run power for all the vendors that are there.
Install acoustic panels, finish caulking.
Follow OSHA safety regulations to ensure a safe job site.
Assist craft workers in erecting scaffolding, and setting support braces.
Participate on OSHA back-up team to follow up and maintain safety issues
Used materials include rails, planks and ladders for the scaffold.

Apprentice example responsibilities.

Perform services include but not limit to plumbing, roofing, siding, painting, tiling, and electrical work.
Replace asphalt shingles, and other cold application roofs, and built-up roofs and apply caulking materials and membrane waterproofing.
Experience with EPDM & TPO single-ply membrane, fully adhere and mechanically fasten.
Assist journeyman with bending pipe (EMT, PVC & rigid), pulling and installing wire, and terminating panels
Locate and repair leaks in asphalt, asbestos, and slate shingles, tile and built-up roofs and single-ply membranes.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, conduit systems, fixtures, wall sockets, plugs and switches.

Tradesman vs apprentice skills

Common tradesman skills

HVAC, 14%
Plumbing, 11%
Hand Tools, 7%
Mechanical Equipment, 5%
Troubleshoot, 5%
Roofing, 4%

Common apprentice skills

PET, 43%
Customer Service, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Apprenticeship, 4%
Safety Procedures, 3%
CPR, 1%