Plumbers and Pipefitters
Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other fluids or gases
4%
28%
68%
National data for pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (SOC 47-2150).
$26,770
$47,770
$65,670
$12.87
$22.96
$31.57
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Nearly all plumbers and pipefitters learn their skills through apprenticeship training programs which consists of four years of on-the-job training.

    • Hours

  • Usually work a schedule set by conditions such as weather, length of contract, or the demands of a project.
  • Most work at least full-time. Overtime work is common.
  • May work evening or weekend shifts or be on-call, when involved in maintenance work.
    • PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS will:
  • Repair water, waste, and gas systems
  • Install and repair pipe systems used in
    • PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS frequently:
  • Study blueprints and inspect buildings to determine what materials to use.
    • It is important that PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS be able to:
  • Read and interpret blueprints
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