H3
 
High Wage. High Demand. High Skill.

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 and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinklerfitters.

Overview

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Requirements

Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience
None
Job Training
Apprenticeship

Data

Comparisons

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Area/RegionEmployment 2016Employment 2026Percent ChangeAnnual OpeningsAvg. Hourly WageAvg. Annual WageH3High WageHigh SkillHigh Demand
Nebraska
5,474
6,087
11.2%
658
$26.52
$55,155
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Omaha Consortium
1,989
2,413
21.32%
269
$29.74
$61,850
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Lincoln MSA
903
1,020
12.96%
111
$28.94
$60,192
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Grand Island MSA
98
107
9.18%
12
$21.38
$44,481
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Central
709
767
8.18%
82
$23.15
$48,144
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Mid-Plains
145
161
11.03%
18
$17.40
$36,204
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Northeast
589
616
4.58%
65
$18.13
$37,707
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Panhandle
263
282
7.22%
30
$22.69
$47,206
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Southeast
854
862
0.94%
89
$20.78
$43,229
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N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.