Career Profile
Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair piping fixtures and systems.
General Information
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 sprinkler fitters.
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
Please visit the Texas Workforce Commission website for more details.
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 294 openings per year are projected for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters.
Employment Change
Employment for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $27.36/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.07, while experienced workers are paid $31.42. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 2,070 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 2,355.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters are Building Equipment Contractors, Utility System Construction, and Nonresidential Building Construction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters include Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Design.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters is HS diploma or less. 16% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.