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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

General Information

Description

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit75.40%
  2. Self-employed14.88%
  3. State and local government5.71%
  4. Private, not for profit2.38%
  5. Federal government1.38%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+2%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$60,090

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$77,223

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$23,510
$98,370
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Post-secondary certificate 43%
  • High school 34%
  • Associate's degree 9%
  • Less than high school 7%
  • Some college 4%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Building and Construction
  • Design
  • Mechanical
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Physics

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