Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters

Also Called: Plumber's Helper

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,780

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters do

Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

  • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
  • Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Specialty wrenches
  • Drain or pipe cleaning equipment
  • Pipe or tube cutter
  • Levels
  • Power grinders

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Word processing software
Microsoft Word

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Basic Skills
  • Problem Solving

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
building and construction
mechanical
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Post-secondary certificate
  • % Master's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Construction Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Persistence
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance

This is what Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters across the country typically make.

$14.32 / hour
$29,780 /year

Entry Level

$18.10 / hour
$37,650 /year

Median Level

$24.48 / hour
$50,920 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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