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Job outlook for lead piping designers in the United States
Lead piping designer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lead piping designer job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 6,400 new jobs for lead piping designers are projected over the next decade.
Lead piping designer salaries have increased 7% for lead piping designers in the last 5 years.
There are over 6,584 lead piping designers currently employed in the United States.
There are 49,802 active lead piping designer job openings in the US.
The average lead piping designer salary is $111,648.
Are lead piping designer jobs in demand?
Lead piping designer job and salary trends over time
Lead piping designer jobs over time
Lead piping designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,584 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,956 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 7,264 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,180 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,893 | 0.00% |
Average lead piping designer salary over time
Lead piping designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,648 | $53.68 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $109,506 | $52.65 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $108,193 | $52.02 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $106,348 | $51.13 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $104,256 | $50.12 | +0.7% |
Lead piping designer jobs by state
Most common states for lead piping designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 208 | 30% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 312 | 23% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 653 | 21% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 212 | 20% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 123 | 17% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 100 | 17% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 164 | 16% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,934 | 15% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 254 | 15% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 127 | 15% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,590 | 14% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 268 | 14% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 852 | 13% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 780 | 13% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 375 | 13% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,242 | 12% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 493 | 11% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 345 | 11% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 325 | 11% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 237 | 11% |
Most common cities for lead piping designers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark | 1 | 3% | $129,524 |
| 2 | Walnut Creek | 1 | 1% | $161,831 |
Lead Piping Designer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of lead piping designer experts
Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University
AIGA, the professional association for design
What general advice would you give to a Lead Piping Designer?
Abby Guido: We've all heard the buzz about networking, and there is so much buzz because it works. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is both up to date and active. Connect with all of your past professors, classmates, and anyone and everyone you meet in a professional setting. I often tell students to get into the habit of searching for any classroom guests, or guest lecturers, to connect, thank them for their time, and build their network. Share content. Write articles, or reshare those you find interesting.
Every job I have ever received in my career has been through someone else I know. I share this with students to help them see the value in relationships. I always remember the students that took the time to write a handwritten thank-you note. And I think of them when I get an email asking if I know any students are looking for work.
How do you envision technology impacting Lead Piping Designers in the next 5 years?
Bennie F. Johnson: We will likely see the Bureau of Labor Statistics trends cited in the Design Futures research to continue to intensify. "Traditional" design jobs had already been decreasing pre-pandemic, due to technological change, while design jobs in technology fields have been growing rapidly. So if anything, it will be designers who will be making a strong impact on technology. This doesn't necessarily mean that all designers will need to code. It does mean that the need for designers to understand complex systems, business models, and the social/cultural/ethical implications of their designs.
While there are tremendous challenges ahead, the design community has a unique opportunity to show leadership, to do good, and to inspire. Unprecedented times can lead us in new and unexpected directions that allow relationships to be strengthened and provide opportunities for expanding networks and connecting in exciting ways with family, friends, and colleagues. The ability to adapt is what is needed in these times.
What type of skills will young Lead Piping Designers need?
Bennie F. Johnson: Our Design Futures research from 2018 covered this topic in some detail. Some highlights of needed skills include an understanding of business models, complex systems, and data. One of the seven Design Futures trends is "Bridging Physical and Digital Experiences," which has become even more important in a COVID world. Of course, mastering craft and specific tools remain important, especially for entry-level work, but so is a general ability to "learn how to learn," as the rate of technical change (and obsolescence) is only getting faster.
In May of 2020, AIGA conducted an industry pulse check survey around the impact of COVID-19 on the design community and found, not surprisingly, that adaptability skills continue to be the most critical for design professionals, and collaboration made the list of top five skills for the first time.