Plumber
$80,204 earning potential
Plumbers install, maintain and repair water systems in homes and businesses. They install pipes that carry the liquids or gases, and they upgrade and repair existing systems.
$80,204
High-end Earners in
BPBP Georgia ( Top 10% )
$53,627
median annual wage
$25
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Diagnose malfunctions, determine the materials needed and prepare a cost estimate
- Install pipes that can carry water, steam, air or waste
- Ensure that all systems and equipment meets safety standards and building codes
- Install fixtures like sinks and tanks
- Resolve plumbing problems
- Cut into infrastructure such as walls or ceilings to make room for the pipes and fixtures