Skilled Trades
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · Postsecondary nondegree · 490K employed
3
AI Risk Score
Median Salary
$62K
10-Year Growth
+2%
U.S. Jobs
490K
Outlook
slow
How AI Affects This Role
Virtually impossible to automate. Every job site is different, requires physical dexterity and problem solving in tight spaces.
Key Skills
Pipe FittingBlueprint ReadingPlumbing CodeDiagnosticsWater Systems
AI-Resistant Skills
Physical work in tight spacesOn-site judgmentEmergency repairs
Career Transition Paths
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FAQ
Will AI replace plumbers?
Virtually impossible to automate. Every job site is different, requires physical dexterity and problem solving in tight spaces.
What education do I need?
Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree. Key skills: Pipe Fitting, Blueprint Reading, Plumbing Code, Diagnostics, Water Systems.