Pipe Fitter
Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.
At a Glance
Pipe Fitter earns an average of $47,632/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4.2 years. Top skills: Plumbing, Pipefitting, Pipe (Fluid Conveyance).
$47,632/yr
High school or GED
4.2 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Pipelayers
Median Wage
$48,710/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-4.1%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Plumbing
Pipefitting
Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
Brazing (Metal Work)
Construction
Drainage Systems
Water Heating
Personal Protective Equipment
Hand Tools
Drilling
Sprinkler Systems
Trenching
Soldering
Valves (Piping)
Polyvinyl Chloride
HVAC
Welding
Screwdrivers
Fire Protection Systems
ASTM International Standards
Safety Standards
Employee Performance Management
Common Skills (6)
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
Journeyman Plumber
Related Specializations
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