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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters



Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers are classified under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 210102$19.69/hr$15.52/hr$16.32/hr$21.46/hr$21.46/hr$22.41/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction210$21.46/hr
ManufacturingN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA N/A$16.32/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 60$16.32/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 70$21.46/hrN/A
Minnesota 210$21.46/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1,070$29.93/hr3.7%
Roofers 1,590$28.89/hr5.8%
Floor Sanders and Finishers N/AN/AN/A
Helpers--Electricians 180$24.63/hr1.9%
Helpers--Carpenters 190$19.88/hr-1.0%
Carpet Installers 310$25.03/hr-6.8%
Carpenters 17,190$29.40/hr1.3%


  • Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
  • Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
  • Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
  • Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
  • Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
  • Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
  • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
  • Clean and renew steam traps.
  • Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.