Salary for Plumbers
This occupation has now been updated to Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Also known as: Fire Sprinkler Installer, Gas Main Fitter, Gas Plumber, Hydraulic Plumber, Industrial Gas Fitter, Marine Pipefitter, Marine Steamfitter, Master Plumber, Pipe Fitter, Plumber
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Plumbers repair, install and maintain pipes that carry liquids and gases- such as water, air and steam- through homes, schools, businesses and other locations. Plumbing can be strenuous as workers must utilize tight spaces and are often required to lift and carry heavy objects. To become a plumber one must first earn his or her high school diploma or GED. Most states require plumbers to hold an official license to be able to practice. Employers will often certify plumbers through their own apprenticeship programs, but many vocational schools have plumbing programs as well.A Plumber will usually earn a compensation of around $33,460 and $98,990 depending on level of experience. will normally get an average salary of sixty-one thousand one hundred dollars on an annual basis.
have the highest pay levels in Alaska, where they can earn average pay scales of close to $88,150. These people are compensated the highest in Management of Companies and Enterprises, where they can get average job salaries of $71,860.
The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 38.40 percent nationwide in that time.
Plumbers tend to make the most in the following industries:
In general, they earn less within the industries below:
