Plumber
$98,990 earning potential
Plumbers install, maintain and repair water systems in homes and businesses. They install pipes that carry the liquids or gases, and they upgrade and repair existing systems.
$98,990
High-end Earners in
BPBP Tennessee ( Top 10% )
$56,330
median annual wage
$27
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates for clients
- Read blueprints and follow state and local building codes
- Determine the materials and equipment needed for a job
- Install pipes and fixtures
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems
- Maintain and repair plumbing sytsems
BPBP Tennessee Job Outlook
480
Average annual job openings
4,120
Number of jobs by 2026
16%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2026
2025 to 2026