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What is a steamfitter apprentice 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 steamfitter apprentice. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.6 an hour? That's $40,775 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 9,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSteamfitter ApprenticeUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $40,775

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.03%

Asian 1.85%

Black or African American 8.89%

Hispanic or Latino 18.26%

Unknown 4.20%

White 65.77%

Gender

female 2.70%

male 97.30%

Age - 41
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 - 41
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Steamfitter apprentice career paths

Key steps to become a steamfitter apprentice

  1. Explore steamfitter apprentice education requirements

    Most common steamfitter apprentice degrees

    High School Diploma

    37.5 %

    Associate

    21.9 %

    Certificate

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific steamfitter apprentice skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Plumbing34.23%
    Brazing18.42%
    Hot Water14.36%
    PVC10.23%
    Carbon Steel9.07%
  3. Complete relevant steamfitter apprentice training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New steamfitter apprentices 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 steamfitter apprentice based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real steamfitter apprentice resumes.
  4. Research steamfitter apprentice duties and responsibilities

    • Perform plumbing and steamfitting tasks at power plants and large scale construction sites
    • Train in brazing and soldering, blueprint reading, and structural layouts.
    • Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
    • Remove and install custom size vinyl replacement windows for residential homes and commercial
  5. Apply for steamfitter apprentice jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a steamfitter apprentice 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 steamfitter apprentice salary

The average steamfitter apprentice salary in the United States is $40,775 per year or $20 per hour. Steamfitter apprentice salaries range between $30,000 and $53,000 per year.

Average steamfitter apprentice salary
$40,775 Yearly
$19.60 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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