Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $55,700 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 327 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 327 openings per year are projected for Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter. +18.0% Employment Change Employment for Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.0% between 2025 and 2030. $26.77 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $26.77/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.76, while experienced workers are paid $34.71. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,685 Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 3,168. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter are Building Equipment Contractors, All Other Industries, and Utility System Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter include Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Plumber, Pipefitter, & Steamfitter is HS diploma or less. 15% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
