$30.27 per hour
Career outlook
Plumbing License Career Outlook
Career outlook for journeyman and master plumber license candidates, including plumber job paths, BLS wage context, state-specific experience expectations, and exam-prep links.
About 44,000 openings projected each year
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Common roles
- Journeyman plumber
- Service plumber
- Pipefitter
- Plumbing foreman
- Master plumber
Entry path
Most candidates move through apprenticeship, helper work, technical school, documented hours, and a local or state journeyman license exam before moving toward master-level responsibility.
Pay reality
Pay varies by license level, union status, overtime, emergency service, industrial versus residential work, region, and whether the plumber later owns a shop.
Mid-page exam action
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What the job market means for candidates
Demand is tied to repair work, new construction, code compliance, emergencies, renovation, water systems, gas piping, and replacement of experienced workers.
What to expect before committing
- Work can include tight spaces, heavy materials, emergency calls, and detailed code requirements.
- Trade math, fixture units, drainage, venting, and code vocabulary matter for the exam.
- Licensing requirements vary by state, locality, code edition, and documented experience.
Prep focus: Plumbing exam prep should turn missed questions into focused review on state-bulletin rules, traps, vents, fixture units, drainage slope, water supply, and safety.
Pay and outlook data are national BLS figures, not a promise of local wages, hiring, licensing approval, exam performance, or job placement. Source: BLS Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2024 wage data and 2024-2034 projections.
End-page exam action
Use the career context, then test the exam work.
Start with free questions. If the sample helps, unlock the full question bank and keep drilling the weak areas.