Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

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About the Job

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 sprinklerfitters.

It is also Called

  • Fire Sprinkler Installer
  • Gas Main Fitter
  • Gas Plumber
  • Hydraulic Plumber
  • Industrial Gas Fitter
  • Marine Pipefitter
  • Marine Steamfitter
  • Master Plumber
  • Solar Thermal Installer
  • Sprinkler Fitter

Additional Resources


Wages

In 2012, the average annual wage in California was $60,420 with most people making between $31,440 and $99,350

Outlook

1.75%
avg. annual growth

During 2010, this occupation employed approximately 36,100 people in California. It is projected that there will be 42,300 employed in 2020.

This occupation will have about 630 openings due to growth and about 1,040 replacement openings for approximately 1,670 total annual openings.



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