Wireman vs journeyman

The differences between wiremen and journeymen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a wireman, becoming a journeyman takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a journeyman has an average salary of $57,682, which is higher than the $31,807 average annual salary of a wireman.

The top three skills for a wireman include hand tools, work ethic and electrical conduit. The most important skills for a journeyman are hand tools, work ethic, and HVAC.

Wireman vs journeyman overview

	Wireman	Journeyman
Yearly salary	$31,807	$57,682
Hourly rate	$15.29	$27.73
Growth rate	7%	2%
Number of jobs	9,172	13,953
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	4

Wireman vs journeyman salary

Wiremen and journeymen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wireman	Journeyman
Average salary	$31,807	$57,682
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $39,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	CVR Energy
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between wireman and journeyman education

There are a few differences between a wireman and a journeyman in terms of educational background:

	Wireman	Journeyman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wireman vs journeyman demographics

Here are the differences between wiremen' and journeymen' demographics:

	Wireman	Journeyman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.6% Asian, 2.2% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	3%	2%

Differences between wireman and journeyman duties and responsibilities

Wireman example responsibilities.

Programme and manage CISCO VOIP telephone systems as well as coordinated site installation that provide an organize work space.
Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
Install and maintain control equipment, power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, equipment, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
Work in teams to troubleshoot various electrical problems.
Manufacture transfer switches and circuit breakers filling weekly customer orders.
Assemble rod pump controls from drawings, such as VFD's.

Journeyman example responsibilities.

Manage 22 active duty hydraulic technicians in support of 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10A aircraft.
Serve as the hoisting specialist for critical glass lifts in order to achieve proper install while mitigating any risk for loss.
Implement and manage training program for incoming and/or replacement facility managers enhancing overall knowledge of CE maintenance and repair operations.
Install EMT to rigid including PVC.
Perform arc welding of steel clips for curtain wall installation.
Repair the electrical systems of various engineering equipment utilizing soldering irons, resistors, relays, switches, and hand tools.

Wireman vs journeyman skills

Common wireman skills

Hand Tools, 21%
Work Ethic, 12%
Electrical Conduit, 6%
Switches, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%
Transformers, 4%

Common journeyman skills

Hand Tools, 21%
Work Ethic, 13%
HVAC, 12%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Plumbing, 5%
OSHA, 5%