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Job Description


	Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


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	Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Job opportunities should be excellent because not enough people are seeking training. Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make up one of the largest and highest paid construction occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Building Equipment Contractors	288,610
Utility System Construction	16,670
Nonresidential Building Construction	14,540
Local Government (OES Designation)	12,680
Natural Gas Distribution	5,890
Ship and Boat Building	5,480
Employment Services	3,910
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	3,640
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	3,260
Residential Building Construction	2,950

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Average Annual Salary	$49,870
Average Hourly Wage	$23.97
Total Employment	400,970