Tradesman vs electrical contractor

The differences between tradesmen 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 tradesman, becoming an electrical contractor takes usually requires 8-10 years. Additionally, an electrical contractor has an average salary of $66,405, which is higher than the $38,236 average annual salary of a tradesman.

The top three skills for a tradesman include HVAC, plumbing and hand tools. The most important skills for an electrical contractor are electrical conduit, electrical systems, and transformers.

Tradesman vs electrical contractor overview

	Tradesman	Electrical Contractor
Yearly salary	$38,236	$66,405
Hourly rate	$18.38	$31.93
Growth rate	-4%	-
Number of jobs	460	46,437
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	50
Years of experience	-	10

Tradesman vs electrical contractor salary

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

	Tradesman	Electrical Contractor
Average salary	$38,236	$66,405
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $47,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	Beverly Hills, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	PruittHealth	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between tradesman and electrical contractor education

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

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

Tradesman vs electrical contractor demographics

Here are the differences between tradesmen' and electrical contractors' demographics:

	Tradesman	Electrical Contractor
Average age	46	50
Gender ratio	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
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, 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 tradesman and electrical contractor 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.

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.

Tradesman vs electrical contractor skills

Common tradesman skills

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

Common electrical contractor skills

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