98
Construction & repair · Construction
Plumber
Install and repair piping systems.
IroncladCladScore™ 98/100 · Ironclad
Career economics
- Average salary
- $59k / yr
- Upper estimate
- $100k / yr
- Growth estimate
- +4%
- Demand
- High
- Green-energy relevance
- 40/100
- AI exposure
- Low
Requirements
- Eyesight
- Normal
- Fitness
- High
- Work at heights
- Not typical
- Own tools
- Usually required
Skills that matter
- Pipefitting · Technical90
- Problem Solving · Technical85
- Strength · Physical80
A day in the work
- 1
Rough
Run pipe.
- 2
Set
Fixtures.
- 3
Test
Leaks.
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
- 40 · Upper estimate $100k
- Resilience
- 98 · CladScore 98
- Growth
- 60 · +4% estimate
- Entry barrier
- 75 · Multi-year training
- Physical demand
- 80 · Fitness: High
- Green relevance
- 40 · 40/100
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.
Not directly green-tech, but materials, waste and energy rules will still change the job.
Derived from DeepClad's illustrative catalogue, not a live forecast.
Your pathway in
Step 1
Apprenticeship
4-5 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.