Career Outlook for Plumbers
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The overall job outlook for Plumber careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 15.45 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 2.57 percent per year. Demand for Plumbers is expected to go up, with an expected 211,700 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 7.38 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Plumbers in the following states
California | 32,770 |
Texas | 29,590 |
New York | 21,850 |
Florida | 20,100 |
Illinois | 17,200 |
Pennsylvania | 13,610 |
Virginia | 13,170 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Plumbers
Virgin Islands | 90 |
Guam | 220 |
Vermont | 770 |
Puerto Rico | 930 |
District of Columbia | 980 |
South Dakota | 1,010 |
North Dakota | 1,070 |