Plumbing & Pipe
Sprinkler Fitter jobs
Sprinkler fitters install and inspect fire sprinkler and suppression systems in commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
- Typical US pay
- $48k–$105k /yr
- ≈ $23–$50/hr
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- Also called
- fire sprinkler fitter, fire protection technician, sprinkler inspector
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What does a sprinkler fitter do?
- Install sprinkler mains, branch lines and heads
- Inspect, test and maintain systems per NFPA 25
- Install backflow preventers and fire pumps
- Read shop drawings and hanger layouts
Key skills
- NFPA 13/25
- Pipe threading
- Grooved fittings
- Backflow testing
- Lift operation
How to become a sprinkler fitter
4–5 year apprenticeship (UA Road Sprinkler Fitters or merit shop).
Licensing & certifications
State fire sprinkler licenses or NICET certification often required.
Frequently asked questions
How much do sprinkler fitters make?
Sprinkler Fitters in the US typically earn about $48k to $105k a year, depending on experience, location, specialty and union membership.
How do I become a sprinkler fitter?
4–5 year apprenticeship (UA Road Sprinkler Fitters or merit shop).
Do sprinkler fitters need a license?
State fire sprinkler licenses or NICET certification often required.
What other job titles are there for sprinkler fitters?
Common titles include fire sprinkler fitter, fire protection technician, sprinkler inspector.
Pay ranges are approximate US figures for entry-level through experienced workers and vary by region, union status and specialty.