Truss builder vs installer

The differences between truss builders and installers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a truss builder and an installer. Additionally, an installer has an average salary of $39,799, which is higher than the $32,225 average annual salary of a truss builder.

The top three skills for a truss builder include tape measure, blueprint specifications and jigs. The most important skills for an installer are customer service, windows, and plumbing.

Truss builder vs installer overview

	Truss Builder	Installer
Yearly salary	$32,225	$39,799
Hourly rate	$15.49	$19.13
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	3,139	30,303
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Truss builder vs installer salary

Truss builders and installers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Truss Builder	Installer
Average salary	$32,225	$39,799
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $43,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	Redmond, OR	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Washington
Best paying company	Western Building Products	Pella
Best paying industry	Construction	Technology

Differences between truss builder and installer education

There are a few differences between a truss builder and an installer in terms of educational background:

	Truss Builder	Installer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Truss builder vs installer demographics

Here are the differences between truss builders' and installers' demographics:

	Truss Builder	Installer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 94.4% Female, 5.6%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.7% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between truss builder and installer duties and responsibilities

Truss builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Complete roofing projects with slate and shingles.
Perform proper installation procedures of shingles rubber roofing or asphalt roofing material.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
Work at home depot rapid deployment center in northside of Houston.

Installer example responsibilities.

Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
Experience with brazing, running new line set, and EPA certify.
Install various heating and air conditioning systems like water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, a/c condensers.
Work with steel snips, brake and screw guns.
Train in Crestron integrate systems.
Schedule and run sales appointments.

Truss builder vs installer skills

Common truss builder skills

Tape Measure, 28%
Blueprint Specifications, 24%
Jigs, 10%
Assembly Line, 8%
Nail Guns, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%

Common installer skills

Customer Service, 27%
Windows, 11%
Plumbing, 10%
Work Ethic, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
HVAC, 4%