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 2023

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	5,350	182	$40.87/hr	$24.18/hr	$29.55/hr	$41.29/hr	$51.38/hr	$56.23/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	8,680	$37.72/hr
Manufacturing	130	$40.70/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	90	$45.59/hr
Financial Activities	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	180	$25.30/hr
Education and Health Services	N/A	$51.38/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	10	$29.02/hr
Other Services	N/A	N/A
Public Administration	N/A	$37.24/hr

Other Regional Data for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	140	$32.20/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	160	$30.19/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	210	$28.03/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	220	$38.89/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	270	$28.84/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	360	$40.12/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	430	$39.23/hr	5.6%
Southwest Minnesota	450	$29.93/hr	5.2%
Rochester MN MSA	450	$39.66/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	520	$29.77/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	570	$30.44/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	620	$28.55/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	690	$28.92/hr	3.5%
St Cloud MN MSA	770	$32.16/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	920	$37.22/hr	6.3%
Central Minnesota	1,480	$31.56/hr	5.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	5,350	$41.29/hr	4.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	6,040	$40.77/hr	N/A
Minnesota	9,430	$37.72/hr	4.7%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -
Mechanical Door Repairers	640	$23.16/hr	N/A
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carpenters	17,190	$29.40/hr	1.3%
Boilermakers	90	$46.62/hr	0.8%
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	4,490	$33.39/hr	3.2%
Electricians	11,850	$35.79/hr	8.1%
Rail Car Repairers	350	$37.58/hr	2.8%
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	470	$48.77/hr	5.8%
Sheet Metal Workers	2,370	$30.14/hr	4.1%
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	N/A	N/A	N/A

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.