Career Outlook for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Also known as:
Fire Sprinkler Installer, Gas Main Fitter, Gas Plumber, Hydraulic Plumber, Industrial Gas Fitter, Marine Pipefitter, Marine Steamfitter, Master Plumber, Pipe Fitter, Plumber
The overall job outlook for Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 1.63 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.1 percent per year. Demand for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is expected to go up, with an expected 93,670 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 2.49 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in the following states
| California | 43,540 |
| Texas | 39,810 |
| New York | 26,310 |
| Florida | 25,610 |
| Illinois | 16,520 |
| Virginia | 13,730 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,650 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters