A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.
Construction & Architecture Industry
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
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
11,520
Projected job openings through 2030
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Apprentice
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Journeyman Plumber
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Supporting Programs
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
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
Construction & Architecture
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