Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 35.0%

Risk Score

⚠️

41/100

Elevated

US Employment

👥

455,940

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$63K

$41K – $105K

Projected Growth

📈

+4.5%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

40/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters face a risk score of 41/100 — 3 points below the national average of 44. With only 40/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →

💡 Workers in this field earn $63K ($17K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →

🔍 AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 41/100, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 455,940 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.