Plumber

$98,990 earning potential

Plumbers install, maintain and repair water systems in homes and businesses. They install pipes that carry the liquids or gases, and they upgrade and repair existing systems.

$98,990
High-end Earners in
Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )
$56,330
median annual wage
$27
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Prepare cost estimates for clients
  • Read blueprints and follow state and local building codes
  • Determine the materials and equipment needed for a job
  • Install pipes and fixtures
  • Inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems
  • Maintain and repair plumbing sysems

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

51,000
Average annual job openings
493,200
Number of jobs by 2030
5%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030