Becoming A Plumber in Harrisonburg, Virginia

United States

Virginia

Harrisonburg

Overview

A plumber is tradesperson who specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for potable (drinking) water, sewage and drainage in plumbing systems.

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$40,000/yr in Virginia

Tools of the Trade

Pipe Wrench

Hacksaw

Channel Locks

Pipe Cutter

Snake Machine

Basin Wrench

What Plumbers Love About Their Trade

Helping people in need.

Great pay.

Problem solving.

Characteristics

High Paying

Variety of Tools

Solo or Small Teams

Indoor and Outdoor Work

Involves Calculation

Lots of Problem Solving

Outlook

Demand Forecast

High

One of the highest demand trades. Recession proof demand.

Entrepreneurship Potential

Very High

Very low startup cost and high likelihood of success.

Optionality Potential

High

There are many specializations within the trade.

Reviews
(191)

Clayton C.

You will learn a lot and make a lot of money. I knew I wasn’t going to be a 9-5 office person. Now I’m out here in plants and refineries building America! Find something there is a demand for. If you know you aren’t going to be a office person get into a union or go to a trade school and apply yourself and you will see yourself succeed!

Bill P.

Its not an office job! If you are willing to work in the weather with your hands then this might be for you. If you are a badass pipefitter then you can work anywhere for more money than the other guys are getting.

Scott F.

It's great to work with your hands and get such great pay. This is a rewarding job with great benefits if you work hard. Show up on time, work hard, and learn all you can.

$65,520

/ year *

Estimated Salary

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