# Plumber jobs and career guide

Category: Plumbing & Pipe
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/plumber/
Also called: journeyman plumber, master plumber, plumbing apprentice, service plumber, commercial plumber

Plumbers install and repair water supply, drain, waste, vent and gas piping and fixtures in residential and commercial buildings.

## Typical US pay
$45k–$100k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Install water lines, drains, fixtures and water heaters
- Diagnose leaks, clogs and low pressure
- Run and test gas piping
- Read plans and work to the plumbing code

## Key skills
- Pipe joining (PEX, copper, PVC)
- Drain cleaning
- Gas piping
- Code knowledge
- Customer service

## Training
4–5 year apprenticeship (UA union or merit shop) or trade school plus supervised hours.

## Licensing & certifications
Most states license apprentice, journeyman and master plumbers.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.