Plumbing & Pipefitting

While most people are familiar with plumbers who come to their home to unclog a drain or install an appliance, they may not know that plumbers also install, maintain, and repair many different other types of pipe systems. While some systems move water to a municipal water treatment plant and then to residential, commercial, and public buildings, others dispose of waste, provide gas to stoves and furnaces, or supply air conditioning. Pipe systems in power plants even carry the steam that powers huge turbines! From residential to industrial work, plumbing and pipefitting is an exciting and rewarding industry for hard-working individuals who desire to make career!

Career Opportunities

• Apprentice
• Plumber Journeyman
• Plumber Master
• Plumber Project
• Manager Plumbing
• Business Owner

Income

• Entry level apprentice $24,000/year
• Journeyman Plumber $45,000/year
• Master Plumber $64,000/year
• Project Manager $72,000/year