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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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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter

Employment Outlook for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number of job openings projected for this occupation.

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Current Job Openings for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Fire Suppression Tech	9/18/09	Roseburg And Throughout Oregon	$2,200/mo to $2,500/mo DOE

State of Oregon License Information for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

License	License Authority Web Site
Plumber Apprentice	www.boli.state.or.us/
Plumber, Journeyman (Jp)	www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/plumbing.html
Plumber, Journeyman (Jp) Reciprocal	www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/plumbing.html
Plumber, Water Heater Installer (Whi)	www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/plumbing.html
Plumber, Water Treatment Installer (Wti)	www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/plumbing.html
Process Piping Mechanic Class 5a (Cla)	www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/boiler.html

Wages for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$15.50	$20.34	$28.08	$36.31	$42.22	$28.32	$58,899
Multnomah / Washington	18.53	25.42	30.72	39.01	44.60	31.29	65,077
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	13.67	15.92	19.61	26.35	34.80	21.75	45,248
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	15.21	18.37	25.37	30.22	35.73	25.26	52,545
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	13.80	16.35	22.49	28.58	32.47	22.83	47,482
Clackamas	18.34	23.07	32.49	38.60	44.74	31.15	64,802

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Regional Employment Projections for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	5,192	5,925	733	14.1%	73	128	201
Multnomah / Washington	2,307	2,652	345	15.0%	35	57	92
Clackamas	636	730	94	14.8%	9	16	25
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	498	554	56	11.2%	6	12	18
Lane	354	408	54	15.3%	5	9	14
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	333	359	26	7.8%	3	8	11
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	311	395	84	27.0%	8	8	17
Jackson / Josephine	307	357	50	16.3%	5	8	13
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	126	148	22	17.5%	2	3	5
Morrow / Umatilla	77	89	12	15.6%	1	2	3
Coos / Curry	67	71	4	6.0%	0	2	2
Klamath / Lake	59	64	5	8.5%	1	1	2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	38	43	5	13.2%	1	1	1
Baker / Union / Wallowa	38	43	5	13.2%	1	1	1
Douglas	30	30	0	0.0%	0	1	1
Grant / Harney / Malheur	21	22	1	4.8%	0	1	1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	5,192
Total, All Industries	Private	4,962
Utilities	Private	146
Construction	Private	4,453
Construction of Buildings	Private	148
Nonresidential Building Construction	Private	148
Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	4,287
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	Private	115
Building Equipment Contractors	Private	4,155
Manufacturing	Private	233
Paper Manufacturing	Private	48
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills	Private	44
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	Private	126
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing	Private	73
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	66
Administrative and Support Services	Private	64
Total, All Industries	Local	184
Utilities	Local	83
Water, Sewage and Other Systems	Local	78
Public Administration	Local	69
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	69

Educational Requirements for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

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 Steamfitters

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 Steamfitters

The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters

These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Related Occupations

The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Septic Tank Servicers And Sewer Pipe Cleaners	45%
Pipelayers	41%
Boilermakers	37%
Reinforcing Iron And Rebar Workers	33%
Glaziers	32%
Insulation Workers	31%
Roofers	29%
Plasterers And Stucco Masons	28%
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, And Hard Tiles	26%
Stonemasons	26%

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