47-3015.00

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.

6.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will significantly reshape this role

Safer than 60% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 57% probability of automation for this role
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60%
of jobs safer
408
jobs riskier than this
+4.9%
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.

Helpers to Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters perform physically demanding support work—carrying materials, digging, and assisting journeyman tradespeople—in construction and industrial settings. The physical nature and unstructured environment of construction sites makes this role very difficult to automate. Through 2027, employment tracks construction activity levels; infrastructure investment and building activity are the primary demand drivers rather than technology.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$39,270
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.9%
As fast as average
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 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 (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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Moderate Risk
64% automation risk

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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 →