SOC: 47-2152
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters assemble, install, and repair pipe systems according to plans and plumbing codes. They work with piping systems that move liquid, gas, or semisolid material. They also install plumbing for rainwater/gray water capture, or solar panel systems.
Los Angeles County Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters:
Annual Average Employment 2010 |
Projected Employment 2020 |
Average Hourly Wage, 1q12 |
Average Annual Wage, 1q12 |
Entry Level Education |
Work Experience |
On the Job Training |
8,180 |
9,230 |
$26.81 |
$55,746 |
High school |
None |
Apprenticeship |
To more fully explore the green occupation listed above, see the Employment Development’s California’s Occupational Guide or Understanding the Green Economy.
Please note that this is occupational data across all industries and not necessarily specific to any one area of clean technology.