A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Salary Breakdown
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Average
$62,450
ANNUAL
$30.03
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,830
ANNUAL
$17.71
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,390
ANNUAL
$29.51
HOURLY
Expert Level
$89,090
ANNUAL
$42.83
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
11,520
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Apprentice
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Journeyman Plumber
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Degree Recommendations
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Associated Builders And Contractors
Associated Builders And Contractors
Minority Contractors Collaboration
Associated Builders And Contractors
Associated Builders And Contractors
Top Expected Tasks
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
01
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
02
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
03
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
04
Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
05
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
06
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
07
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
08
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
09
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
10
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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