Steamfitters
Steamfitters fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair piping systems that carry water, steam, compressed air, gases and other fluids. This includes determining how the pipes will be routed, selecting proper types and sizes for the job and cutting or threading the pipes. Steamfitters work everywhere from nuclear plants to breweries, schools and hospitals.
Compensation Information
Salary Information
$54,370
Entry Level Salary
$79,910
Average Salary
$92,680
Experienced Salary
+11.29%
Increased Job Outlook
(2016-2026)
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Work Conditions
Both indoor and outdoor, varying weather, physically demanding
Skills Needed
Strong math, spatial, and mechanical ability
Relevant Classes
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Science
Technology
Education and Training
5-year apprentice program
9,326 hours of on-the-job training
1,234 classroom hours
640 paid hours
594 unpaid hours