Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
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Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.
User poll
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 21% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
The following graph(s) are included wherever there is a substantial amount of votes to render meaningful data. These visual representations display user poll results over time, providing a significant indication of sentiment trends.
Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters' job openings is expected to rise 1.9% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters' was $60,090, or $28 per hour
'Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters' were paid 29.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 427,920 people employed as 'Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters' within the United States.
This represents around 0.29% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 345 people are employed as 'Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters'.
Job 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 sprinkler fitters.
SOC Code: 47-2152.00
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manual skilled jobs will be hard to replace but they will evolve
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