Construction & Architecture

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.

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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

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Top Expected Tasks

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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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