Plumber job outlook
The job market for plumbers is expected to grow 5% from 2020 to 2030, which is average compared to other careers.
Median pay
$59,880 ($28.79/hr)
Required degrees
None
10-year job growth
5% (Average)
One of the best things about a career as a plumber is that there will always be work because people will always want running water and sewage disposal in the places that they work and live.
The job outlook for plumbers is positive and is expected to only get better. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for plumbers is expected to grow 5% from 2020 to 2030. About 51,000 job openings are projected per year on average over the decade.
Plumber job growth (2010-2019)
Plumber job growth (2010-2019)
Plumber job growth vs other careers
The job growth over the next decade for plumbers is compared with that of other trades below:
- Plumbers – 5%
- HVAC technicians - 5%
- Electricians - 9%
- Roofing Contractors – 4.8%
- Construction – 5.1%
- Oil and Gas Extraction – 0.2%
- Manufacturing – 3.5%
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