OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Plumber (47-2152.02)
At-a-Glance Statistics

Sample
Job Titles
Commercial Plumber; Drain Cleaner, Plumber; Drain Technician; Journeyman
Plumber; Master Plumber; Plumber; Plumber Gasfitter; Plumbing and Heating
Mechanic; Residential Plumber; Service Plumber
Key Tasks
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws,
bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding
equipment.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power
tools or machines, such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-
bending machines.
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details
or procedures.
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending
piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the
sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions,
such as electrical wiring.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush
or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment,
or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or
graywater reuse systems.
Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or
shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
All data sourced from 0*A/£TOnLine (2018) https./Avww onetonllne.org/.

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Education and Training Top Industries
Post-secondary
certificate
61%
High School
diploma or
equivalent
31%
Associate's
Degree
5%
Median Wages
Hourly
$25.92
EH
Annually
$53,910

Construction
Number Employed

500,000 positions
16,100 job openings
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