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Military Plumbers and Pipefitters
Median Salary
80,210
Workforce Count
27,024
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Plumbers and pipefitters assemble, install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems.
What is the work environment like?
Plumbers and pipe fitters work both indoors and outdoors on land and aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
27,024
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$97,080
2 Years
$72,675
6 Years
$97,080
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Plumbers and pipefitters in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Installation, operation, and repair of pipe systems
- Installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, water purification and distillation systems
- Maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Methods of soldering, welding, silver brazing, and cutting
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Building and Construction
- Design
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- Physics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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