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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. Includes sprinkler fitters.
What a plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter does
Become a plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Typical hourly rate is $52 per hour with a typical salary of $97,300 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $33 and $69 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $26,300 and $106,200 per year.
- 54% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The typical hourly rate for part-time workers is $49 per hour with a typical salary of $63,100 per year.
- 51.6% of individuals in this occupation worked part-time during the past year.
Plumber, Pipefitter, And Steamfitter job outlook
- There are 11,434 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 1,607 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 7% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 14% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.