Plumber
$71,864 earning potential
$71,864
High-end Earners in
Georgia ( Top 10% )
$48,817
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