Military Plumbers and Pipefitters
Military Career
General Information
Description
Plumbers and pipefitters assemble, install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Plumbers and pipe fitters work both indoors and outdoors on land and aboard ships.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Architecture & Construction
Related Military Careers
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Plumbers and Pipefitters in the Military
28,109
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$77,223
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$22,749 - $213,776
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-secondary certificate 43%
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High school 34%
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Associate's degree 9%
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Less than high school 7%
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Some college 4%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Plumbers and pipefitters in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Installation, operation, and repair of pipe systemsInstallation and repair of plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, water purification and distillation systemsMaintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systemsMethods of soldering, welding, silver brazing, and cutting
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Building and Construction
- Design
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- Physics
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