It all depends on how hard a person is willing to work at his job. Both can be lucrative professions but you have to look at the tasks involved.
They actually make pretty close to the same money per year. Always wondered why plumbers don't buy better pants !
I believe it depends on two primary things one: Location: Urban area, big city, etc.; two: The individual. One may handle his business very fairly and professionally while another is sloppy and overpriced.