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What is a green pipefitter and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a green pipefitter. For example, did you know that they make an average of $26.79 an hour? That's $55,714 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 69,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGreen PipefitterUS Average
Salary
-

Avg. Salary $55,714

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
-
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.53%

Asian 2.21%

Black or African American 8.86%

Hispanic or Latino 31.52%

Unknown 4.60%

White 51.28%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 31
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 31

Key steps to become a green pipefitter

  1. Explore green pipefitter education requirements

    Most common green pipefitter degrees

    High School Diploma

    100.0 %
  2. Complete relevant green pipefitter training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New green pipefitters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a green pipefitter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real green pipefitter resumes.
  3. Research green pipefitter duties and responsibilities

    • Communicate with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
    • Maintain and repair sterilizers as directed by maintenance orders and manufacturer's repair manuals.
  4. Apply for green pipefitter jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a green pipefitter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average green pipefitter salary

The average green pipefitter salary in the United States is $55,714 per year or $27 per hour. Green pipefitter salaries range between $31,000 and $98,000 per year.

Average green pipefitter salary
$55,714 Yearly
$26.79 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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