Overview
EMPLOYED
53,400
PART-TIME SHARE
15%
FEMALE SHARE
1%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
32
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Plumbers (General) install and repair water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems.
Tasks
- Studies drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
- Sets out and installs hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
- Installs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
- Designs and installs sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Plumbers (General) | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 85% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 43 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Plumbers (General) work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
31.6%
Victoria
32.0%
Queensland
17.6%
South Australia
6.3%
Western Australia
8.2%
Tasmania
1.9%
Northern Territory
0.9%
Australian Capital Territory
1.6%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Plumbers (General) | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 32 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 1% | 49% |
Education
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Plumbers (General) |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 0.2 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 1.1 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 2.5 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 73.9 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 10.5 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 6.3 |
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