Plumber
| Median wage (USD) | 62970 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment growth (%) | 4 |
| AI exposure (%) | 6 |
| Maximum exposure (%) | 11 |
| Source | eloundou |
| GPT-4 exposure — beta / zeta (%) | 10 · 17 |
| What AI changes in this occupation | Blueprint reading and code compliance are lightly AI-assisted Connected diagnostic tools are advancing Installation, assembly and physical repair remain entirely human |
| Key skills | Blueprint reading · site management · connected diagnostics |
| Courses to get ahead | Plan Reading and Specifications · Coursera · 2 sem. · 88 · You read plans with digital tools instead of interpreting everything alone on site. Managing Projects with AI · Coursera · 3 sem. · 78 · You plan job sites with AI tools instead of coordinating everything on paper. Generative AI Fundamentals · Coursera · 4 sem. · 72 · You use generative AI for administrative paperwork instead of filling everything out by hand. Water Heating & Renewable Energy · Udemy · 3 sem. · 84 Small Business Management for Tradespeople · Coursera · 4 sem. · 76 Advanced Plumbing Certification · Udemy · 5 sem. · 80 |
| Occupations to pivot toward | Electrician · 62350 · 9 · 15 Construction and Building Inspector · 72120 · -1 · 30 Cost Estimator · 77070 · -4 · 40 |
| Skills to acquire for the pivot | Advanced blueprint reading Site management Specialized certifications |