Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Occupational Description:
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinklerfitters.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2022

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southeast Minnesota	870	63	$38.48/hr	$23.18/hr	$28.13/hr	$39.79/hr	$49.45/hr	$51.32/hr

Leading Industries for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	7,460	$40.02/hr
Manufacturing	150	$40.45/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	100	$49.50/hr
Financial Activities	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	240	$27.21/hr
Education and Health Services	210	$50.05/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	N/A	N/A
Other Services	N/A	N/A
Public Administration	240	$34.67/hr

Other Regional Data for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	110	$31.26/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	150	$30.95/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	200	$30.68/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	250	$38.14/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	300	$24.82/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	400	$40.84/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	420	$30.02/hr	5.2%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	440	$30.61/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	450	$38.07/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	470	$33.92/hr	5.6%
Northwest Balance of State	540	$30.20/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	560	$31.11/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	590	$30.32/hr	3.5%
St Cloud MN MSA	690	$38.39/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	870	$39.79/hr	6.3%
Central Minnesota	1,250	$31.81/hr	5.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	4,700	$48.08/hr	4.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	5,210	$42.96/hr	N/A
Minnesota	8,450	$39.89/hr	4.7%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -
Mechanical Door Repairers	640	$25.54/hr	N/A
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carpenters	17,130	$29.41/hr	1.3%
Boilermakers	40	$49.51/hr	0.8%
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	4,140	$31.27/hr	3.2%
Electricians	11,210	$32.52/hr	8.1%
Rail Car Repairers	430	$31.01/hr	2.8%
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	660	$47.61/hr	5.8%
Sheet Metal Workers	2,910	$31.63/hr	4.1%
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	50	$19.51/hr	7.4%

Task for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Keep records of work assignments.
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.