Construction & Architecture

Plumber, Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters Careers

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.

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Salary Breakdown

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Average

$55,470

ANNUAL

$26.67

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,480

ANNUAL

$14.18

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,370

ANNUAL

$23.26

HOURLY

Expert Level

$78,940

ANNUAL

$37.95

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

13,540

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

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

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Arizona Western College
  Yuma, AZ 85365      Certification

Gateway Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Degree Program

GateWay Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Certification

Gateway Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Degree Program

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

GateWay Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Certification

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Certification

Arizona Western College
  Yuma, AZ 85365      Degree Program

Yavapai College
  Prescott, AZ 86301      Certification

National Technical Institute - Phoenix
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Certification

Arizona Western College
  Yuma, AZ 85365      Certification

Coconino Community College
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001      Degree Program

Coconino Community College
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001      Certification

Top Expected Tasks

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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


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