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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in The United States

(Fontaneros, instaladores de tuberías y cañeros)

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters -- 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.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)47-2152.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Apprenticeship)
Apprenticeship
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)1.37 (moderate growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)500,300
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)568,600
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)66,100
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$32,690
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$59,800
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$97,170
Career ClusterArchitecture & Construction
(Arquitectura y construcción)
Major Occupational GroupConstruction and Extraction

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