90
Construction & repair · Construction
Pipefitter
Industrial piping systems.
IroncladCladScore™ 90/100 · Ironclad
Career economics
- Average salary
- $62k / yr
- Upper estimate
- $98k / yr
- Growth estimate
- +4%
- Demand
- High
- Green-energy relevance
- 55/100
- AI exposure
- Low
Requirements
- Eyesight
- Normal
- Fitness
- High
- Work at heights
- Yes
- Own tools
- Usually required
Skills that matter
- Blueprints · Technical90
- Welding · Technical85
- Math · Technical80
A day in the work
- 1
Fab
Cut.
- 2
Fit
Join.
- 3
Test
Pressure.
Trade matrix analysis
Six factors on one chart. A wider shape means more strength — but a high entry barrier or physical demand is a cost, not a benefit.
- Pay ceiling
- 39 · Upper estimate $98k
- Resilience
- 90 · CladScore 90
- Growth
- 60 · +4% estimate
- Entry barrier
- 75 · Multi-year training
- Physical demand
- 40 · Fitness: High
- Green relevance
- 55 · 55/100
Verdict · Safe harbour
Very resilient, with steadier growth. Strong for long-term footing.
Illustrative 5-year pay path
Stable replacement demand as experienced workers retire or move on.
Bridges traditional skills with sustainability; new efficiency standards will reshape the work.
Derived from DeepClad's illustrative catalogue, not a live forecast.
Your pathway in
Step 1
Apprenticeship
5 Years · Journeyman · Estimate Paid
- Then: build experience, specialise, and keep credentials current. Requirements vary by location.
Where it can lead
Illustrative figures from the supplied catalogue, not a live labour-market forecast. USD estimates vary by region.