Tradesman vs private contractor

The differences between tradesmen and private contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both a tradesman and a private contractor. Additionally, a private contractor has an average salary of $45,674, 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 a private contractor are windows, snow removal, and RAN.

Tradesman vs private contractor overview

	Tradesman	Private Contractor
Yearly salary	$38,236	$45,674
Hourly rate	$18.38	$21.96
Growth rate	-4%	8%
Number of jobs	460	13,902
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Tradesman vs private contractor salary

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

	Tradesman	Private Contractor
Average salary	$38,236	$45,674
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $27,000 And $76,000
Highest paying City	Beverly Hills, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	PruittHealth	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between tradesman and private contractor education

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

	Tradesman	Private Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tradesman vs private contractor demographics

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

	Tradesman	Private Contractor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%	Male, 73.7% Female, 26.3%
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, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between tradesman and private 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.

Private contractor example responsibilities.

Enter and manage data for timberline for JC/AP/AR for multiple companies.
Manage, oversee and troubleshoot production schedules, critical orders and product development.
Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Prepare and submit EHR data require for third party, Medicare, and Medicaid compliance audits.
Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.

Tradesman vs private contractor skills

Common tradesman skills

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

Common private contractor skills

Windows, 36%
Snow Removal, 16%
RAN, 8%
Manual Labor, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
HVAC, 6%