Median pay in the State of Hawaii (2023)*:
$74,090 per year

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Typical Entry -Level Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job Training:
Apprenticeship

Work Environment:
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters work in factories, homes, businesses, and other places where there are pipes and related systems. Plumbers are often on call for emergencies, so evening and weekend work is common.

How to Become a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter:
Most plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters learn on the job through an apprenticeship. Some attend a vocational-technical school before receiving on-the-job training. Most states require plumbers to be licensed.

Resources:

• Plumbers and Fitters UA-Local 675: The Plumbers & Fitters Union, Local 675’s core purpose is to initiate members of the trade and associated branches for mutual assistance, protection and the efficient performance of our respective skills. plumbershawaii.com
• State of Hawaii Workforce Development Division – Apprenticeship Program: labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/how-do-i-join-an-apprenticeship

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* State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism “Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics” Data (2023): https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/employment-and-wages-by-occupation/

Career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2023): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/