Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Pipe Installation and Repair:
67.0%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
AI Resilience Report forPipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$63,010 median salary•44,000 annual openings•SOC Code: 47-2150
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters are more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
They install and repair pipes to ensure water, gas, and steam flow safely in homes and buildings.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$63,010
Jobs (2025)
543,900
Growth (2025-35)
+6.2%
Annual Openings
44,000
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
