Window maker vs window installer

The differences between window makers and window 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 window maker and a window installer. Additionally, a window maker has an average salary of $46,718, which is higher than the $40,179 average annual salary of a window installer.

The top three skills for a window maker include custom windows, assembly line and patio doors. The most important skills for a window installer are customer service, customer satisfaction, and ladders.

Window maker vs window installer overview

	Window Maker	Window Installer
Yearly salary	$46,718	$40,179
Hourly rate	$22.46	$19.32
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	12,363	20,815
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Window maker vs window installer salary

Window makers and window installers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Window Maker	Window Installer
Average salary	$46,718	$40,179
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $88,000	Between $28,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Building Material Distributors
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between window maker and window installer education

There are a few differences between a window maker and a window installer in terms of educational background:

	Window Maker	Window Installer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Accounting	Business
Most common college	-	-

Window maker vs window installer demographics

Here are the differences between window makers' and window installers' demographics:

	Window Maker	Window Installer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 73.4% Female, 26.6%	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.6% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between window maker and window installer duties and responsibilities

Window maker example responsibilities.

Lead a team in creation of costumes for mascot character development for entertainment studios and theme parks.
Complete production reports to communicate team production level to management.
Used SCCM as a deployment tool for deploying applications on to user machine and also for advertising and creating distribution points.

Window installer example responsibilities.

Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
Work at grind level as well as use ladders to reach upper floor windows.
Repair and or replacement of damage siding, shingles, fascia and window wrapping.
Install windows, setup ladders, cleanup, remove windows, cut trim on a brake.
Remove old shingles, clean surface, and fasten shingles to roof using cement or asphalt.
Remodel homes and roofing to customer specifications.

Window maker vs window installer skills

Common window maker skills

Custom Windows, 78%
Assembly Line, 11%
Patio Doors, 11%

Common window installer skills

Customer Service, 43%
Customer Satisfaction, 21%
Ladders, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
New Windows, 4%
Window Treatments, 3%