47-2152.00

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

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.

2.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 4% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
126
jobs riskier than this
+6.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Plumbing requires work in tight, physically demanding, and highly variable spaces — under sinks, in walls, digging trenches. Every job presents unique challenges requiring hands-on improvisation. Robotic plumbing systems are decades from practical deployment. The skilled trades face a severe talent shortage, creating strong employment security.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$61,550
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →