Career Profile Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $56,900 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair piping fixtures and systems. General Information 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. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 294 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 294 openings per year are projected for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters. +13.7% Employment Change Employment for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.7% between 2023 and 2028. $27.36 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $27.36/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.07, while experienced workers are paid $31.42. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,070 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 2,355. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters are Building Equipment Contractors, Utility System Construction, and Nonresidential Building Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters include Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters is HS diploma or less. 16% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
