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What is a Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper?

Occupation Description 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.

Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper Responsibilities

Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Clean and renew steam traps.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.

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Qualities of a Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper

Below is a list of the skills most Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers say are important on the job.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Types of Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper Jobs

Plumbing Assistant
Water Main Installer Helper
Irrigation Technician
Service Technician
Apprentice

Job Demand for Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers

There were about 55,500 jobs for Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 18.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,300 new jobs for Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper by 2026. The BLS estimates 9,500 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper are Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Idaho, or Hawaii. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper Make?

Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers make between $21,860 and $46,200 a year.

Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers who work in Alaska, Missouri, or Hawaii, make the highest salaries.

How much do Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers make in different U.S. states?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$26,970
Alaska	$48,400
Arizona	$32,730
Arkansas	$31,960
California	$34,500
Colorado	$35,060
Connecticut	$37,010
Delaware	$28,770
District of Columbia	$38,000
Florida	$28,570
Georgia	$28,990
Hawaii	$38,660
Idaho	$26,780
Illinois	$35,780
Indiana	$31,470
Iowa	$32,550
Kansas	$36,150
Kentucky	$29,650
Louisiana	$35,440
Maine	$29,090
Maryland	$30,170
Massachusetts	$35,510
Michigan	$30,710
Minnesota	$36,550
Mississippi	$27,690
Missouri	$39,750
Montana	$34,690
Nebraska	$35,720
Nevada	$29,200
New Hampshire	$31,830
New Jersey	$35,110
New Mexico	$32,300
New York	$37,960
North Carolina	$29,730
North Dakota	$31,460
Ohio	$30,880
Oklahoma	$34,710
Oregon	$32,870
Pennsylvania	$35,290
Rhode Island	$34,050
South Carolina	$29,780
South Dakota	$27,200
Tennessee	$32,960
Texas	$32,780
Utah	$33,130
Vermont	$28,290
Virginia	$30,910
Washington	$39,000
West Virginia	$31,130
Wisconsin	$35,400
Wyoming	$33,680

What Tools & Technology do Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers:

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office

How do I Become a Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper?

Learn what Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper education requirements there are.

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