Career Paths From Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

1. Helpers--CarpentersLateral Move93.5% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Helpers--Carpenters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Helpers--Carpenters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $43,780

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

2. Helpers--ElectriciansLateral Move86.1% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Helpers--Electricians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Helpers--Electricians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $42,670

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

3. Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsLateral Move84.4% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (84% match). Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% lower.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $40,470

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

4. Helpers--Extraction WorkersLateral Move85.4% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Helpers--Extraction Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Helpers--Extraction Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% higher.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $47,730

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

5. Helpers--RoofersLateral Move86.1% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Helpers--Roofers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Helpers--Roofers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% higher.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $44,160

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

6. CarpentersLateral Move85% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Carpenters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Carpenters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 43% higher.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $60,580

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

7. PipelayersLateral Move83.7% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Pipelayers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (84% match). Pipelayers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% higher.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $49,000

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

8. Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersLateral Move84.8% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 18% higher.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $49,880

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

9. MillwrightsCareer Change82.5% skill match

   Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Millwrights share a similar Transferable Skills profile (83% match). Millwrights is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 55% higher.

   Current median salary

   $42,360

   Target median salary

   $65,700

   Current Job Zone

   2

   Target Job Zone

   2

10. Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersLateral Move83.5% skill match

    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (84% match). Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% higher.

    Current median salary

    $42,360

    Target median salary

    $47,550

    Current Job Zone

    2

    Target Job Zone

    2

11. Construction LaborersLateral Move88.8% skill match

    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Construction Laborers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Construction Laborers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% higher.

    Current median salary

    $42,360

    Target median salary

    $47,120

    Current Job Zone

    2

    Target Job Zone

    2

12. Mechanical Door RepairersCareer Change86% skill match

    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Mechanical Door Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Mechanical Door Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 32% higher.

    Current median salary

    $42,360

    Target median salary

    $55,720

    Current Job Zone

    2

    Target Job Zone

    2

13. Automotive Body and Related RepairersCareer Change87.3% skill match

    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Automotive Body and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Automotive Body and Related Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 30% higher.

    Current median salary

    $42,360

    Target median salary

    $54,890

    Current Job Zone

    2

    Target Job Zone

    2

14. Floor Sanders and FinishersLateral Move84.5% skill match

    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Floor Sanders and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Floor Sanders and Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% higher.

    Current median salary

    $42,360

    Target median salary

    $50,440

    Current Job Zone

    2

    Target Job Zone

    2

15. Roof Bolters, MiningLateral Move87.5% skill match

    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters and Roof Bolters, Mining share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Roof Bolters, Mining sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 85% higher.

    Current median salary

    $42,360

    Target median salary

    $78,540

    Current Job Zone

    2

    Target Job Zone

    2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.