Plumber
$66,913 earning potential
$66,913
High-end Earners in
South Carolina ( Top 10% )
$47,070
median annual wage
$23
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