Electricians wire power; plumbers run water and gas — both high-demand, licensed trades.
Install and maintain electrical systems that power homes and businesses
Install and repair water systems that keep buildings safe and functional
These transfer if you switch roles.
Every occupation leans on a particular mix of interests. Here is what each of these two is measured on — Electrician skews realistic, Plumber skews realistic. Our free 2-minute Career Match scores you on the same six, so you can see which side you land on instead of guessing.
Interest profiles from the O*NET 29.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0.
Electricians wire power; plumbers run water and gas — both high-demand, licensed trades. Electrician: Install and maintain electrical systems that power homes and businesses Plumber: Install and repair water systems that keep buildings safe and functional
Electrician, on the federal median: $61,590 for Electricians vs $61,550 for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (BLS OEWS, May 2023).
Yes — many skills transfer between Electrician and Plumber. Look at the overlap in the skills section below, then pick up the unique skills each role needs. Our free career-match test can show you which side your current profile fits better.
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