18 employers surveyed representing 337 employees in this occupation. Does not include plumbers and pipefitters who primarily install and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. There are approximately 1,110-1,360 plumbers currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. A few jobs are union. About 35-45 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size.
Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Some fill openings by hiring unsolicited applicants. Apprenticeship training usually takes 4-5 years to complete. Almost all employers provide medical insurance. Most also provide dental insurance.