Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill.
About the profession
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
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Based on the Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Artistic
Creative, expressive, original thinking
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter → Technician Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter → Senior Technician Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter → Lead Technician Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter
Where are you on this career path?
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
51K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $29,780 - $35,065/year With equity/bonuses: $32,758 - $42,078 Top markets (SF/NYC): $34,247 - $42,078 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $20,846 - $31,559 Year 2-3: Junior level $35,065 - $38,333 Year 4-6: Mid level $38,333 - $41,561 Year 7-10: Senior level $41,561 - $47,917 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Critical…
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