Construction Laborer vs Electrician
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Construction Laborer
$44,700 typical, a year
Most Construction Laborers earn $41,600 to $48,900 a year.
From 582 postings that list pay
2,708 open jobs now
Electrician
$80,100 typical, a year
Most Electricians earn $66,600 to $93,600 a year.
From 1,058 postings that list pay
4,828 open jobs now
Electricians typically earn about $35,400 more a year than Construction Laborers.
What each one does
Construction Laborer
- Clean and prepare construction sites by removing rubble and debris.
- Load, unload, and transport construction materials and equipment.
- Dig trenches and excavate areas using hand tools or equipment.
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, or other materials.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Assist skilled workers with various tasks on the job site.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Electrician
- Install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment according to blueprints and codes.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components to restore functionality.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical plans.
- Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and electrical codes.
- Test electrical systems and components to verify safe and proper operation.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Construction Laborer
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
More common in Construction Laborer postings
- CDL 2 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
- Heavy Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Trencher Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
- Excavators 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 15 postings
Electrician
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
More common in Electrician postings
- Electrical Wiring 3 in 10 postings
- Electrical Troubleshooting 3 in 10 postings
- National Electric Code 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Systems 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Schematics 2 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 1 in 10 postings
- Electrical Technician 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Construction Laborer
Skilled Laborer/Groundman
Wanzek Construction$22 - $26/hr Employer statedBakersfield, CaliforniaDriver's LicenseCDLDirectional DrillingSkilled Laborer
Wanzek Construction$22 - $24/hr Employer statedNormangee, TexasSolar PVLockout/TagoutGeneral Laborer
Waste managementPay not stated Parkersburg, WV, United States OnsiteDriver's LicenseMaterial HandlingConveyor
Electrician
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Spartanx LLCPay not stated DetroitDriver's LicenseCommissioningNational Electric CodeElectrical WiringOSHA 30-Hour Certification +6Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Spartanx LLCPay not stated DoverDriver's LicenseCommissioningNational Electric CodeElectrical WiringOSHA 30-Hour Certification +6Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Spartanx LLCPay not stated BaltimoreDriver's LicenseCommissioningNational Electric CodeElectrical WiringOSHA 30-Hour Certification +6
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