The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Plumbing contractors
Outlook
Growth for this occupation will be about as fast as average. Demand for plumbers is expected to come from new building construction and stricter water standards for plumbing systems, such as low-flow toilets and showerheads. The construction of new power plants and factories should increase demand for pipefitters. Additional jobs will stem from the repair and maintenance of residential, commercial, and industrial pipe systems. It will also stem from building renovation.
Jobs for plumbers and pipefitters are usually less affected by the economy than other construction trades. This is because plumbing repairs often cannot be put off. Job opportunities will be best for those with experience and formal or apprenticeship training.
Plumbers and Pipefitters (CIS 100413)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
17,305 Very large |
& |
14.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
2,158 Very High |
Champaign Area |
360 Very large |
& |
19.2% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
47 Very High |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
309 Large |
& |
18.1% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
40 Very High |
Cook County |
6,226 Large |
& |
13.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
769 Very High |
Decatur Area |
226 Very large |
& |
11.5% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
28 Very High |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,081 Very large |
& |
15.1% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
136 Very High |
Du Page County |
2,300 Very large |
& |
11.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
278 Very High |
Edwardsville Area |
354 Very large |
& |
21.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
48 Very High |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
131 Large |
& |
19.8% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
18 High |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
232 Very large |
& |
0.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
24 High |
Lake County |
956 Very large |
& |
20.0% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
127 Very High |
McHenry County |
547 Very large |
& |
28.9% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
81 Very High |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
256 Very large |
& |
9.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
30 Very High |
Northwest Illinois Area |
372 Very large |
& |
9.9% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
44 Very High |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
798 Very large |
& |
10.2% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
94 Very High |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
218 Large |
& |
8.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
25 High |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
302 Very large |
& |
2.0% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
32 High |
Rockford Area |
551 Very large |
& |
21.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
75 Very High |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
148 Very large |
& |
-0.7% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
15 High |
Springfield Area |
352 Large |
& |
13.4% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
44 High |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
472 Very large |
& |
20.1% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
64 Very High |
Vermilion County |
60 Large |
& |
0.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
Will County |
1,124 Very large |
& |
16.5% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
143 Very High |
United States |
490,200 Very large |
& |
4.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
49,800 Very High |