Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Description

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.

National Wages and Employment Info

Median Wages (2008):
$23.62 hourly, $49,140 annual.
Employment (2008):
340,370 employees