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47-2152.00 - 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 sprinklerfitters.
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Credentials | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Credentials
Wages & Employment Trends
| Median wages (2018) | $25.92 hourly, $53,910 annual |
| State wages | 
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| Employment (2018) | 500,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2018-2028) | 
Much faster than average (11% or higher)
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| Projected job openings (2018-2028) | 66,100 |
| State trends | 
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| Top industries (2018) | Construction (75% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data
and 2018-2028 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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