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Occupational Report
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter (47-2152)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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.
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Employment Outlook
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
There are 6 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 6
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 9 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 9
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
Wages
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$16.54 |
$21.32 |
$27.57 |
$34.07 |
$40.99
|
$27.99 |
$58,221 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
19.15 |
25.91 |
30.52 |
37.90 |
45.03
|
31.24 |
64,984 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
15.82 |
19.42 |
26.68 |
31.42 |
38.18
|
26.15 |
54,389 |
| Lane |
17.75 |
20.91 |
28.18 |
38.58 |
47.26
|
30.11 |
62,623 |
| Douglas |
19.08 |
23.27 |
26.51 |
32.41 |
41.78
|
28.27 |
58,802 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
20.76 |
23.62 |
26.27 |
31.65 |
38.03
|
27.55 |
57,310 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
14.35 |
18.01 |
25.54 |
31.68 |
35.44
|
25.05 |
52,093 |
| Clackamas |
20.09 |
23.46 |
27.20 |
34.05 |
39.03
|
28.38 |
59,025 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
4,514 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
4,326 |
|
Utilities
|
Private |
191 |
|
Construction
|
Private |
3,813 |
|
Construction of Buildings
|
Private |
90 |
|
Nonresidential Building Construction
|
Private |
90 |
|
Specialty Trade Contractors
|
Private |
3,697 |
|
Building Equipment Contractors
|
Private |
3,680 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
202 |
|
Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
40 |
|
Paper Manufacturing
|
Private |
48 |
|
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
|
Private |
45 |
|
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
|
Private |
81 |
|
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing
|
Private |
44 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
62 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
60 |
|
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
|
Private |
36 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
40 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
138 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
74 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
74 |
Educational Requirements
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
- Apply Basic Plumbing
- Apply Building Codes
- Apply Hydronics (Pumping) Principles
- Apply Plumbing Systems Knowledge
- Apply Pressure Vessel And Piping Technology
- Apply Steam-Fitting System Technology
- Assemble Pipes And Plumbing Fixtures
- Clean And Repair Septic Tanks, Sewer Lines Or Drains
- Cut, Fit And Join Construction Materials
- Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Identify Base Metals For Welding
- Install Household Appliances
- Install Metal Or Plastic Tubing Or Conduit
- Install Or Repair Gas Appliances, Piping, Venting Or Flue Connections
- Install Prefabricated House And Building Components
- Install Sprinkler System
- Lay Out Plumbing Projects
- Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Operate Power Construction Equipment
- Operate Tube Or Conduit Bending Equipment
- Perform Combination Welding
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Provide Customer Service
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Read Plumbing Specifications
- Read Repair Work Orders
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Read Tape Measure
- Repair Water And Sewer Pipes And Fixtures
- Use Acetylene Torch
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Geometry
- Use Measuring Devices In Construction Work Such As Transits Or Measuring Tapes
- Use Pipe Fitting Equipment
- Use Pressure Gauges
- Use Soldering Techniques
Schools and Training Providers
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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