Plumbers

Starting Salary

$37,399
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$54,737
NC Triangle area
70
% Less Than a High school Diploma
28
% High school diploma or equivalent

Job Outlook

+7.4%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

876
NC Triangle area

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

Plumbing (Continuing Education) courses prepare students for basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components and explores plumbing code, permitting, and math. Topics include reading commercial drawings, Structural penetrations, insulation and fire stopping, and drain installation.