Wood tank builder vs carpenter helper

The differences between wood tank builders and carpenter helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a wood tank builder and a carpenter helper. Additionally, a carpenter helper has an average salary of $34,192, which is higher than the $33,274 average annual salary of a wood tank builder.

The top three skills for a wood tank builder include storage tanks, MIG and nail guns. The most important skills for a carpenter helper are hand tools, ladders, and safety rules.

Wood tank builder vs carpenter helper overview

	Wood Tank Builder	Carpenter Helper
Yearly salary	$33,274	$34,192
Hourly rate	$16.00	$16.44
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	7,135	29,208
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Wood tank builder vs carpenter helper salary

Wood tank builders and carpenter helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wood Tank Builder	Carpenter Helper
Average salary	$33,274	$34,192
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $46,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Northampton, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Black & Veatch
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between wood tank builder and carpenter helper education

There are a few differences between a wood tank builder and a carpenter helper in terms of educational background:

	Wood Tank Builder	Carpenter Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wood tank builder vs carpenter helper demographics

Here are the differences between wood tank builders' and carpenter helpers' demographics:

	Wood Tank Builder	Carpenter Helper
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.7% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between wood tank builder and carpenter helper duties and responsibilities

Wood tank builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Fabricate and assemble fiberglass boats applying knowledge of working characteristics of plastics and bonding techniques.
Work at home depot rapid deployment center in northside of Houston.

Carpenter helper example responsibilities.

Put up and dismantle scaffolding, shoring, bracing, ladders, handrails, platforms and gangways.
Cut and put up Sheetrock, as well as cement board.
Apply caulking compounds by hand and with caulking gun to seal crevices.
Assist lead carpenter with various jobs, including hanging Sheetrock and painting.
Assist in demo and construction of homes with water and/or fire damage.
Assist lead carpenter of demo and remodeling that mainly consist in kitchen and bathrooms.

Wood tank builder vs carpenter helper skills

Common wood tank builder skills

Storage Tanks, 52%
MIG, 12%
Nail Guns, 9%
Water Tanks, 9%
Air Tools, 9%
Assembly Line, 6%

Common carpenter helper skills

Hand Tools, 30%
Ladders, 13%
Safety Rules, 7%
Scaffolding, 6%
Door Frames, 6%
Caulking, 4%