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Install and repair pipes that carry water, gas, and other fluids in homes and businesses.
Pay
$40,670
Lower reported wage
$62,970
Median
$105,150
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
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